The Ruby-Stalked Treasure: Healthful Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is one of those plants that truly deserves a place in your garden—and your diet. With its vibrant, ruby-red stalks and tangy, tart flavor, rhubarb has a unique way …
growing rhubarb
Growing Zones for Rhubarb
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. It thrives in cooler climates with winter temperatures that allow for dormancy. …
Growing Rhubarb in Containers
Rhubarb is easy to grow in containers—if you have enough space for the leaves to spread out. You’ll need a sunny spot for it to sit in during the growing …
Planting Rhubarb in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial, and it likes to have some space to spread out—like 4 feet across. Your best planting strategy is to find a spot along the edge …
Growing Rhubarb from Seeds or Crowns/Splits/Sets/Divisions
You can grow rhubarb from seeds, but only pursue this path is you are especially patient—and you get your seeds from a reputable source. …
Types of Rhubarb
Rhubarb varieties are loosely grouped as red, green, or speckled—a sort of pink. While the iconic rhubarb is a deep, bright red, for the most part, the color of the …
