Plant Details

Rheum australe

Himalayan Rhubarb

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General Information

Scientific name: Rheum australe
Also known as: Himalayan Rhubarb

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 1.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Stem, kleur, rutine
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye

Description

Leaf stalk - raw or cooked. This plant has an excellent flavor, comparable to that of apples. The crops are sometimes blanched by keeping light away from the growing stalks. This results in almost white stalks that are free from fibers, fresh, and less sour. This plant species is ideal for late harvesting. The stalks can be preserved or dried for later use. It is reported that the plant contains 0.32% rutin. It is unclear which part of the plant contains this, but it is most likely the leaves.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/06