Growing Rhubarb

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(Best months for growing Rhubarb in USA - Zone 5a regions)

Easy to grow. Plant pieces of rhizome or roots 8 - 10 cm (3 - 4 in.) deep. Best planted at soil temperatures between 41°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 35 inches apart
Harvest in approximately 1 years. You will have a stronger plant if you leave it for about a year before using..
Compatible with (can grow beside): Brassicas (Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc)

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26 Feb 21, Carol Nevius Jones (USA - Zone 9b climate): Rhubarb goes dormant in winter and regrow in Spring. Yellowing after a frost is normal.
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28 Nov 22, Lindsay (USA - Zone 9b climate): Carol, have you grown it in 9b? Everything I’m finding says it’s not going to work.
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07 Dec 22, Paula (USA - Zone 10a climate): Lindsay, my parents grew it in either 9b or 10a under the shade of a citrus tree. It never got as spectacular as those grown in cooler climates but they did get some fresh stalks for about 5 years.
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21 Apr 17, Brian hargiss (USA - Zone 7a climate): How well can I grow rhubarb in North West Arkansas ? Thank You
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25 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate): You should be able to grow rhubarb in NW Arkansas. Plants are normally available in the winter from nurseries. Burpee's also list them. If your winter is severe put a good layer of straw over them to help insulate them.
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17 Jan 16, Pat (USA - Zone 5a climate): We have had good results using horse manure on rhubarb.
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