Sunrise rhubarb

Sunrise rhubarb provides a change of pace from the traditional red rhubarb, usually producing thick pink stalks that hold up well to canning and freezing without getting mushy. Use it to make a traditional rhubarb pie, or make jam or a tasty sauce for ice cream.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• zones 3 to 8

Spacing

• 4 feet

Moisture

• at least 1 inch per week

Notes

• prefers cooler weather
• plant crowns in rich soil
• harvest second or third year after planting
• fertilize with nitrogen in spring; phosphorous in fall
• leaves are toxic; eat only the stalks

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