Rheum palatum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rheum palatum

Also known as: Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Vegetable

Format: Smal

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 2.00 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Trunk

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(5)

Features:
Fungicide, Insecticide, Ground cover

Description

Petiole - edible both raw and cooked. The stem has a refined flavor that is superior to that of ordinary rhubarb and is very tender. It has a sour taste and is sometimes used as a substitute for cooked fruit.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05

End of Harvest: 15/06

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold	Calendula can help to deter pests that might harm Rheum palatum, while also attracting beneficial insects.
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula	Lavender can repel pests and improve the overall health of the garden, creating a more beneficial environment for Rheum palatum.
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint	Mint can improve the soil structure and deter pests with its strong aroma, benefiting Rheum palatum.
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke	Jerusalem artichoke can provide shade and reduce moisture loss, helping to maintain optimal growing conditions for Rheum palatum.
Sambucus canadensis American Elder	Elderberry can improve biodiversity and attract pollinators, which can indirectly benefit the growth of Rheum palatum.