Rheum rhabarbarum - P9

Description
The Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) forms leaf stalks that have a tart, fruity flavour and can be harvested as early as May. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Rhubarb.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rheum cultorum.

Bulletpoints
* tart, fruity flavour * easy to care for * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rhubarb are dark green, roundish.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Harvest: In the period from May to June.

Care
- It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition, regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over from the vegetables. - To encourage the plant to grow more lush and bushy, flowers or inflorescences should be removed before they blossom.

Fruit
The leaf stalks have a tart, fruity flavour. Ripening time from May.

Use
Farm garden, consumption, jam, baking, juice, cooking, dessert