Otherwise, it doesn't matter. Not Helpful 5 Helpful I would say no, and that you should remove these from the plant in case it is evidence of a disease that could spread. Not Helpful 12 Helpful Though you might want to wait a week or so until they turn a little more red.
Not Helpful 17 Helpful No, you shouldn't pull a rhubarb when it is wet because it will cause the rhubarb to rust. Not Helpful 10 Helpful The third or fourth year when the plant is dormant, in early spring or late fall. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube.
Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Related wikiHows How to. How to. More References 5. About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: Updated: March 4, Categories: Featured Articles Harvest and Storage. Article Summary X To harvest rhubarb, wait at least 1 year after planting your rhubarb before harvesting it so it continues growing after you remove the stalks. Italiano: Raccogliere il Rabarbaro. Deutsch: Rhabarber ernten.
Nederlands: Rabarber oogsten. Bahasa Indonesia: Memanen Rhubarb. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read , times. Moving from Minnesota to the Phoenix area presented a real problem. I strove to grow rhubarb as a perennial here in the valley for years, but the extreme heat made it an annual.
With persistence, however, I now have three beautiful plants going into their second year. This article gave me the knowledge to continue growing and harvesting with the best results, barring any unforeseen happenings.
More reader stories Hide reader stories. Did this article help you? Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. William Trebilcock May 27, Elizabeth Finkle May 26, The original owners planted the rhubarb at least 80 years ago and has been bringing in much loved and appreciated yields every year.
Unfortunately, my father passed last fall and as I never learned how to properly harvest the plant, this article was exactly what I needed. I like to read the steps and have a visual. Thank you. I am sure our strawberry rhubarb pie will be delicious tonight! Shannon Palm May 29, Your article says twist and pull. So since I am making rhubarb salsa from my neighbors plant, I am glad I read your article, and won't be hacking away with a knife!
Storage tip was excellent as well! Rated this article:. Mary DeVille May 7, I thought you cut the rhubarb, but now know to twist it off. Thanks so much. Hope I get at least 2 cups so I can make a rhubarb pie. Mike McDonald Jun 2, Trimming topping, splitting and getting the plant to stay fuller and taller by the recommended bottomless pails to force the roots; the news made my day from our trusted site.
Share yours! Learn everything you need to know to grow and care for your own rhubarb. Rhubarb originally came from Asia. It was brought to Europe in the s and to America not long thereafter. It thrives in areas with a cooler climate, making it popular in northern gardens. Rhubarb is easy to grow, but needs a dormancy period to really thrive and produce an abundance of huge stalks.
The stalks are the only edible part of the rhubarb plant. These have a rich, tart flavor when cooked. The leaves of the rhubarb plant are toxic—they contain an irritant called oxalic acid—so be sure that they are not ingested. For that reason, rhubarb should be planted in its own space in any corner of the garden where it can grow undisturbed.
Rhubarb grows well in soil amended with plenty of well-rotted manure or compost; this has inspired some gardeners to just go ahead and plant it near their compost piles! With its ruby stems and umbrella-like leaves, rhubarb also adds height and structure to your garden along with a splash of gorgeous colour that will return year in year out.
Rhubarb can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended. It takes several years for rhubarb plants to be mature enough to produce a good harvest. Rhubarb has many other uses, from medicinal to cosmetic. See how to naturally lighten your hair with rhubarb. Check out our list of best rhubarb recipes to put your fresh rhubarb to good use! Plus, learn how to make a rhubarb tonic.
I live is Michigan. I planted 4 new rhubarb crowns from a company in MASS. I planted them 5ft apart in mounds in a sunny location. All 4 came up and looked nice but lately each plant started to get yellow on the outer large leaves. Our garden is new and pretty sandy. We added compost in the spring. Do you have any ideas? Hi I planted three crowns this year my rhubarb seems to have taken but the leave are full of holes is this okay or should I put down some slug pellets.
Amanda, if you haven't already done so, cut the flower stalk off. It will only sap energy from the plant that you want to go to the stems and roots. You may also want to think about dividing the plants since I assume your mother's patch has been around a while. Lots of good on line advice about that. Good luck with the rhubarb! She always grew and harvested the rhubarb so this is all new to me. What do I do with this stalk?
Leave it? Cut it? Hi--I ordered 2 rhubarb crowns from a seller on Etsy and they have arrived alive. But they are very small. Should I plant these in containers and keep them in my unheated basement near a sunny window for the winter OR should I go ahead and plant them in the prepared raised bed. I live in NC, growing zone 7b. Thanks for any advice! That is remarkably small. Our research suggests that zone 7b is right on the line of survivability and success, so rather than recommend any particular care, call the coop extension.
Can rhubarb still be harvested in Sept? I had heard to only harvest in months with no "R". Yes, that is an old rule of thumb. The idea is that you leave the stalks after August so that they can continue to grow and stay healthy. Of course, if the stalks get too big, they taste woody and unappetizing so keep that in mind. Can you please advise me as to what I should do with my the leaves from my rhubarb?
I was told not to compost them Hi Donna, You can dispose of the rhubarb leaves in your compost. The oxalic acid in the leaves will be broken down over time, rendering it safe. I was given a PKG of rhubarb seeds, which I planted in the spring in a container. They grew! Container Gardening. Container Plants. Container Design. Garden Design. Public Gardens. Private Gardens. Garden Designers. Plant Breeders. Home Gardeners. By Region. Interior West. By Meghan Shinn. By Scott Beuerlein.
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