Rhubarb

Pflanzenfamilie

Knotweed family (Polygonaceae)

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Halbschattig

Wasserbedarf

Feucht

Boden

Leicht (sandig)

Nährstoffbedarf

Hoch

Pflanzabstand

65 cm

Reihenabstand

90 cm

Saattiefe

2 cm

Anleitungen

Anfang März

Propagating

Anfang März

Mulch

alle zwei Wochen

Beschreibung

Rhubarb is a perennial, cold-resistant knotweed with bushy growth. From the second to third year, the stalks should traditionally be harvested by St. John's Day (June 24). This is due to the increase in oxalic acid content from June onwards, which is unhealthy in larger concentrations. The plant continues to grow through the summer so that it can regenerate its stores for a vigorous shoot next spring. Varieties differ in flesh color (red, green).

Anbautipps

This bushy, herbaceous plant thrives best in medium-heavy, deep and well-watered soil. Rhubarb sprouts from root rhizomes in early spring. For propagation, individual root rhizomes are cut off and replanted. When the first flowers appear, you should remove them to encourage vegetative growth. Remove stems at the root collar. Rhubarb can be harvested for 6-7 years, after which you should take a cultivation break of 6-7 years.