Rhubarb
SpeciesRheum rhabarbarum
Also called garden rhubarb
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Rhubarb is a perennial plant that grows well in cool climates” — What Is Rhubarb: How to Cook & What Does It Taste Like?
“After a plant’s third year, the harvest period (rhubarb season!) runs 8 to 10 weeks long, lasting through mid-summer.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“soil temperature should be 50°F minimum.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Rhubarb grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Rhubarb needs sufficient moisture, especially during the hot, dry summer days.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“USDA Zones 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Space rhubarb plants about 2 to 4 feet apart” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Rhubarb can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Harvest stalks when they are 12 to 18 inches long and at least 3/4-inch in diameter.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“ruby or green stems used to make pies, crumbles, cakes, jams, and sauces.” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — Rhubarb: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rhubarb Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Rhubarb
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian