Everything you need to know

When is rhubarb planting time?

Rhubarb comes into the ground in autumn or spring. A planting time in September or October has the advantage that the soil in the garden is still warm. The roots establish themselves quickly and start the next year with a head start in growth.

What should the location be like?

The conditions at the site largely determine how successful the cultivation of rhubarb is. The top priority is that there was no rhubarb culture in the bed in the previous five years.

• sunny location, warm and sheltered from the wind
• humus soil, rich in nutrients
• well drained, slightly moist to fresh

As a result, a location in the immediate vicinity of the compost heap is optimal. Here's for that Nutrient supply well taken care of, while the mighty rhubarb pushes the unsightly brown pile out of sight.

Instructions for planting

Once the decision on the appropriate location has been made, the earth is first prepared. The cultivation itself is then done in next to no time.

• Weed the bedding soil thoroughly and rake it deeply
• finely sifted compost and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) incorporate
• Dig a 40-50 cm deep planting hole
• create a drainage made of inorganic material on the sole, such as Grit(€ 49.99 at Amazon *) or pottery shards

Insert the rhubarb plant so deep that the buds are covered with soil. Now pour the young plants abundantly and spread a thick layer of mulch from compost. The planting distance is at least 100 cm.

When does the harvest season start?

A freshly planted rhubarb takes some time to establish itself in the garden. Experienced gardeners only start with the in the second year harvest. From this point on, the Rhubarb season from the beginning of April to the end of June.

Midsummer Day on 24. Every year June marks the end of the harvest season. As experience shows, the salary increases as a result toxic oxalic acid. In addition, knowledgeable hobby gardeners allow the rhubarb a period of regeneration.

Tricky early harvest

Resourceful rhubarb lovers have discovered how to start the rhubarb season early. In mid-January, surround the plant with a ring of warming horse manure. In addition, spread a cold-repellent Garden fleece about the rhubarb.

Alternatively, a large bucket does the job as well. Padded with straw, put an even larger bucket over it so that the rhubarb gets nice and warm. The result is a harvest up to three weeks earlier.

When is the rhubarb blossom undesirable?

The magnificent bloom costs a rhubarb a lot of strength. This energy expenditure takes place at the expense of the coveted, refreshingly sour sticks. Therefore, it is advisable to remove the rhubarb flower early. Unless you have a Ornamental variety cultivation, there is of course no need to break out the flower.

Incidentally, a rhubarb plant should never be cut with a knife. The formation of rot would be inevitable. You can break out a flower with your fingers. When harvesting, turn the delicious sticks clockwise out of the rootstock.

When is rhubarb transplanted?

A healthy rhubarb has life energy for more than ten years. Since the plant is one of the hardiest, prudent gardeners implement it after seven years. At this time, the bed soil is so depleted that the crop yield decreases anyway.

How does the increase take place?

If transplanting a rhubarb is on the agenda, this is the ideal opportunity for an uncomplicated one Multiplication by division. At the same time, the plant is effectively rejuvenated so that it can still deliver rich harvests for many years to come. The following guide shows the way:

• dig up the rhubarb extensively in early autumn
• Use the spade to divide the rootstock
• each segment has at least 2 buds

Then allow the interface to air dry before planting each section in the new location. If you also seal the wound with charcoal ash, cunning viruses and fungal spores will not find any target.

Can rhubarb thrive in the pot?

There is an alternative where there is no room for a large rhubarb in the bed Cultivation in the pot at. The most important requirement is a sufficiently large volume of at least 40 liters. The only suitable substrate is high-quality compost-based potted plant soil.

With regard to the time of planting, the location and the various aspects of care, there are no differences to rhubarb plants in the bed. Only repositioning is likely to be necessary more often, given the enormous growth potential.

Which plant neighbors get along with rhubarb?

In mixed culture, the following crops thrive next to rhubarb:

• French beans
• Salads of all kinds
• broccoli
• spinach

Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and other types of cabbage cannot be beaten by a heavy-eating, space-consuming rhubarb.

Tips & Tricks

If you prefer to plant red-fleshed varieties, you will not only harvest particularly aromatic, mild rhubarb. At the same time, the harvested stalks contain significantly less oxalic acid than green rhubarb varieties.