Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Rhubarb care guide

Rheum rhabarbarum

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5d

Water

🌿

28d

Feed

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60-90cm

Height

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H7

Hardy

About Rhubarb

Plant once and harvest for 20+ years.

Outdoor garden plant. Vegetable. Typically flowers around May, Jun.

How to care for Rhubarb

💧 Watering

Water well in dry spells.

🌿 Feeding

Top dress with manure in autumn.

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Full sunPartial shade

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