Holsteiner Blut

Season Overview

Description

Rhubarb is a perennial, cold-resistant knotweed plant with a bushy growth habit. From the second to third year, the stalks should traditionally be harvested by St. John's Day (June 24). The reason for this is the increase in oxalic acid content from June onwards, which is unhealthy in high concentrations. The plant continues to grow over the summer so that it can regenerate its stores for a vigorous sprout in the following spring. Varieties differ in flesh color (red, green).

Growing tips

This bushy, herbaceous plant thrives best in medium-heavy, deep and well-watered soil. Rhubarb sprouts from root rhizomes in early spring. For propagation, individual root rhizomes are cut off and replanted. When the first flowers appear, you should remove them to encourage vegetative growth. Remove stems at the root collar. Rhubarb can be harvested for 6-7 years, after which you should take a cultivation break of 6-7 years.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

90 cm

Row spacing

90 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm