How To Grow Rhubarb - A Complete Guide Including Planting, Care, Harvesting, And Cooking Ideas

[@matthewnuzzaco2849]

I started my Rhubarb from seed last winter without knowing anything about it. I was frustrated by the yield and chucked the root (now I know it’s a rhizome) into the compost. I was amazed to see it popping up out of the compost bin mid/later winter. It really is an interesting plant. I recovered it from the heap and now it’s really taking off 😉

[@AllotmentBook]

That’s great, sounds like the plant matured in the compost bin! It grows well in really rich conditions.

[@andreamcintyre8490]

I'll bet you it REALLY liked the compost!

[@andreamcintyre8490]

I live in Canada where the spring is quite a bit later than yours. My friend has been growing rhubarb but ii is languishing. It was transplanted the fall of 2022 and it wasn't allowed to grow without harvest. That is probably the biggest issue we have. Maybe I will start a plant in a pot and allow it to grow without disturbance for this year, though it will have started growing when I put it in the pot. Gardening sure requires patience sometimes!! Not always easy when the desired plant is a favourite to eat. Thank you so much for your insights and directions. Clear and concise! All the best to you!

[@MichelleRenee-ui5th]

Thank you for this. ✨

[@mzundastud07]

I’ve been making rhubarb and strawberry overnight oats the last few weeks - love it!! When I stew down my rhubarb I strain off and further reduce the syrupy liquid (for anyone new to cooking with rhubarb add 1-2cups of water, 1/2-1cup sugar and a few stems of chopped rhubarb to pan and simmer gently until softened) then allow the drained rhubarb and syrup to cool completely then store in the fridge 👍🏼 For my oats I use a recycled takeaway container - Add the oats, some natural yogurt, a dash of milk then chopped strawberries, a good dollop of rhubarb and then mix together, sprinkle a couple of white chocolate chips on top for a treat and a drizzle of the reduced rhubrb syrup, leave over night in the fridge and enjoy the next day! 🙌🏼 deeelish! 😊 And thanks for the video!! 🙌🏼

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for sharing your recipe idea, that looks delicious to me! And thank you for your comment, much appreciated!

[@ronniebarba3263]

thank you for sharing, it's very informative appreciate it. More power to you 😊

[@wendyburston3132]

Very informative video. Thank you for all the details. I didn't realize you could harvest every month. Mine went to flower and looks like it is more than one plant. I'll divide it in the fall since I've missed the early spring date. It's way too hot. Thanks for posting.

[@MrAllan9]

Thank you for this video, it was exactly what I was searching for. Covered all the bases quick and simple, along with cooking tips. I'm sure you made a lot of rhubarb plants happy. 😆

[@katej3z715]

Thank you. My year 2 rhubarb flowered, I cut the stalk, it grew and flowered again. I will now pull the flowered stalk harvest style. I invested in 2 good quality crowns, just in case. They are both beautiful. I will move one a little later this year. Fascinating plants!

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

I had no idea about growing Rhubarb or that the season had already began, so early. In a way, it is very similar to Asparagus. Thankyou fo all this information. The UK is not quite the same as a Vor-Alpine climate.

[@giovanniablett1628]

Brilliant video thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge

[@AllotmentBook]

@@giovanniablett1628 Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@kamrenwilkinson8194]

Extremely well done!

[@mssavedin92]

I really liked your video. I planted 2 young crowns in mid spring, theyre both growing well. I love rhubarb too...I want compote and pies. I dont understand why no one out there makes or sells plain rhubarb pies. They always add strawberries and I do NOT enjoy that at all. So, I'll make my own. :) I learned alot from this video, so glad I watched it. listening to you explain everything was enjoyable, calming, clear and concise. Thankyou.

[@oldgaffers]

Brilliant ,thank you :)

[@Outlander929]

Hello. Really enjoyed this video. I grew 20 rhubarb plants from seed last April and planted them out in early September. I dug well aged cow manure compost, chicken pellets and bone meal into the bed before planting and then added a thick layer of compost as a mulch. They continued to grow well before the cold hit. This spring all the plants came through and many of them produced flower stalks which I took out as soon as I noticed them. I've taken a few leaves up until now from only the stronger, bigger plants. Every couple of weeks they received 5 or 6 handfuls of chicken manure pellets sprinkled around the base and gently worked into the compost mulch. They've been watered well during dryer weeks. Recently the leaves have lost that deep green colouration and have turned more of a lime green colour. I thought I was giving them everything they required to grow well with the chicken pellets but they seem to be lacking. I'm trying to grow them using natural fertilizers so do you have any recommendations as what to do or use? Thank you, all the best.

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment. A couple of thoughts, I mulch once a year rather than ongoing, perhaps too many nutrients? Also, the ground should be moist rather than too wet. I rarely water at this time of year.

[@Outlander929]

Thank you for the quick reply! I have sandy soil and nutrients wash through it quite quickly, hence the regular feeds. I'll cut back on feeding and see what happens... Thanks again.

[@jamesreid8638]

I like your video, Liam. Thank you for sharing. My rhubarb is from an old variety which is, small but very flavorful, and it is likely a cultivar put in place on our family farm about 200 years ago. Glad to preserve this botanical treasure. 😊😊

[@Warwck24]

Thk u best video cvering everything rhubarb. So helpful

[@barbaraseeger6098]

Very informative and interesting

[@teachinginhanoi]

This is an excellent video.

[@liz-qq9kb]

Very helpful thank you.

[@heatheredwards1740]

What 2 do 4 the winter pls

[@lordjord1]

Why is my rhubarb just started to come up at the 2nd of March please.

[@_RandomPea]

Hey, i planted 2 this year and surprisingly they have both done almost too well 😂... Is it possible to move one?

[@AllotmentBook]

Yes, best to wait until the plants completely die back in autumn, and then it’s possible to dig up and move the crown.

[@BeNiceorBeQuiet]

I’m growing rhubarb in hydroponics so what do I feed it?

[@AllotmentBook]

I’ve never heard of growing rhubarb that way! Sorry I can’t be of help. For the rhubarb on my plot, I apply a mulch of well rotted manure when the plant is dormant in winter. I’ve always considered the plants quite ‘hungry’ for nutrients for the best harvest….

[@BeNiceorBeQuiet]

@@AllotmentBook ok 👍 thank you 🙏 mucj

[@marilynhall3434]

How close can you plant rhubarb?

[@AllotmentBook]

A single plant can spread over a metre wide so I would leave at least that between plants

[@chrisshepherd8708]

How can you tell what variety one has?

[@AllotmentBook]

It is not easy with rhubarb! The colour, length of stem, and first harvest time are potential guides to help identify.

[@areyoukidding1431]

I have just recently been hearing that rhubarb is not good for kidneys. I hope that isn't true. Just planted some this year for the first time.

[@AllotmentBook]

You may like to see my growing guide here: www.allotmentbook.co.uk/contents/rhubarb/. I am not qualified to give medical advice... please carry out your own research using trusted sources or speak to a medical professional about specific conditions.

[@DrinkStillno]

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[@channelamri4927]

The vegetables are very fertile, what is the name of the vegetable, the leaves are wide, I hope the video is useful 👍🖕🙏🌱