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Welcome to Acqua Garden’s Rhubarb Plants collection, where we celebrate this robust, perennial vegetable known for its vibrant, tangy stalks. Rhubarb is not only easy to grow but also a versatile addition to your garden, perfect for enhancing pies, jams, and desserts with its unique flavour.
Our selection features high-yield varieties that thrive in gardens and container settings alike. Explore our range and find the ideal rhubarb plants to enrich your culinary creations and gardening experience. View all Vegetable Plants.
What month is best to plant rhubarb?
The best time to plant rhubarb crowns or buds is in autumn or spring (from October to March). Rhubarb can generally be planted almost any time of the year, as long as the soil is in good condition and not waterlogged, too dry, or too cold.
What is the secret to growing rhubarb?
Rhubarb thrives in an open, sunny site with fertile, moist but free-draining soil. It can tolerate light shade but should be avoided in waterlogged ground as the plants are likely to rot. If your soil is heavy, consider planting rhubarb in raised beds or large containers.
When should you not pull rhubarb?
It is generally best to stop harvesting rhubarb by June or at least limit the picking to a few stalks thereafter. Though the stems remain edible and tasty throughout summer, over-harvesting can weaken the plant.
Does rhubarb spread?
Yes, a mature rhubarb plant can spread out over a three-to-four-foot area. In early spring, it produces large leaves that can grow up to two-feet across on petioles that may reach up to 30 inches in length.
Should I cover rhubarb in winter?
To encourage an early and sweet crop, you should force rhubarb plants. This involves covering the crowns in early winter to block light from reaching the emerging rhubarb stems, promoting earlier growth.
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Rhubarb is a robust, perennial vegetable known for its tart, red stalks. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding to pies, jams, and desserts.
