Rhabarber Early Green

Season Overview

Description

Very large, thick, green stems Early variety Location: sunny, light to medium-heavy, humus-rich soil, compost Fertilization: Compost in February/March, slow-release fertilizer in April Harvest from the 2nd year (until mid-May), later until mid-June Care: remove inflorescences

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

65 cm

Row spacing

90 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm