Plant Details

Rheum palatum

Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb

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General Information

Scientific name: Rheum palatum
Also known as: Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Stem
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