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Where to Grow?
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The perfect location to grow it is in full sun but you can plant it in partial shade if this could be the only site [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] you have readily available. The crowns could well be present for up to ten years, if not longer so you should bear this in your thoughts when selecting your growing area as this will take up a part within your garden permanently.
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The sole time you could be digging in this area is to separate the crowns if necessary. Rhubarb won't like to be disturbed as I discovered to my cost late last year when my canine friend made the decision to have a digging session. I lost the whole bed.
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What Soil to Plant in and How [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] to make ready for planting?
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Rhubarb will flourish in most soil conditions even though it prefers a neutral PH if [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] available, i.e. not acidic and not alkaline. About 4 weeks prior to planting your crown (I'd advise procuring the crown in place of planting from seed â€“ just for the time aspect) you should incorporate as much organic matter as you are able to into the soil (i.e. Garden compost), as you will not be able to dig [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] in any once the plant has become established.
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For this you'll call for the right Tools for Gardening which includes a Garden Spade and a Wheelbarrow [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] to move the compost from the compost heap.
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The perfect time to plant is late autumn to early [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] winter even though you can plant out for most of the year if necessary. Rhubarb may even grow fairly well in containers for a couple of years if needs be. If you use a container, Garden Hand Tools such as a Garden Trowel or Garden Fork is likely to be [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] of more use than a spade.
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Rhubarb Crowns are usually sold in Garden Centres and are plants that have taken over a year to grow from seed. As soon as the plant is about five old and established you can then lift the Rhubarb and split it into three or more crowns.
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A hole ought to be dug slightly wider than the Crown and also the depth should be such that the plant will be about 1 inch below the surface when planted. Cover the plant with soil, gently firming the soil down to do away with air pockets.
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Water well and mulch around the area using Garden Compost (but not directly on top of where the crown will emerge in about one monthâ€™s time). Three plants should be sufficient planted around three to four feet apart depending on the variety. The Crowns label will normally give you the appropriate spacing.
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Forcing Rhubarb
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When you love your Rhubarb like I do you will be impatient for it to grow. Just about every couple of years between the months of November and February you can get away with forcing the Rhubarb into growing faster. Have at least two Rhubarb Crowns and Force on alternate years to give your crowns a rest. You are going to still get a crop from this crown it will just be later on.
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Firstly clear around the base of your rhubarb crown, getting rid of any old leaves and any weeds that may very well be present. The use of a large pot or container (dustbins are ideal) cover the Rhubarb Crown. You desire the plant to be in complete darkness so make sure that any holes in the container are covered over. Black Tape available from any DIY Shop will do [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the trick.
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If you happen to be in a cold area of the UK as I am insulate the outside of the pot with straw (can be obtained from any Pet Shop) to help keep the crowns free from frost. About eight weeks after this is done you should have a crop ready to harvest. The Rhubarb should be around 20-30Cm in height by then so make sure you have a deep enough cover to begin with.
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After you follow these instructions you should be enjoying [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] your Rhubarb Pies and Crumbles between the months of January and April as the fresh stems will be able to be harvested throughout this time.
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General Care
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Once a year as soon as the leaves have died down, apply a layer of compost around the plants (but not touching [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the plants). This will prevent weeds and conserve water. In dry periods you will need to well water these plants but at other times [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] you can just leave them to their own devices. Apply some general fertiliser around the plants in February to support growth.
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[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Always remove flower heads in early spring as soon as they appear as this can inhibit future growth if left to seed. Always leave the Rhubarb a year before harvesting as you donâ€™t want to weaken the plant. In the second year always leave at the very least five healthy stems. Having the right Tools for Gardening also helps of course.
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