Rheum rhabarbarum, Rheum x hybridum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rheum rhabarbarum, Rheum x hybridum
Also known as:
Garden Rhubarb
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Trunk, Flowers
Trunk, Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Insecticide
Insecticide
Description
The stalks of rhubarb can be eaten both raw and cooked. Rhubarb has a tart flavor and is often used as a substitute for fruit in the spring. It is usually stewed with sugar and then used in pies, jams, and so on. The stewed juice of rhubarb resembles fruit juice. It is important not to consume too much of the stalks due to their oxalic acid content. Unripe flowers can be cooked and then eaten like cauliflower.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/04
End of Harvest:
15/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Coriandrum sativum Koriander |
Coriander can enhance the flavor and growth of rhubarb, and its flowers attract beneficial insects. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Peppermint grows well with rhubarb and can help deter pests with its strong aroma. |
|
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion, Kukraundha, Kanphool |
Dandelions are excellent companions as they can break up compacted soil, improving root growth for rhubarb. |
|
Valeriana officinalis Garden valerian |
Valerian can improve soil health and help rhubarb thrive in its vicinity. |
|
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash |
The prickly ash can deter pests that may harm rhubarb while providing shade. |