Rhubarb plants are one of the easiest perennial fruits to grow and, with a little care, will last for many years. Choose a range of varieties that crop early, mid-season and late, and you can enjoy a long harvest that begins in late winter and continues into early autumn. Why not try forcing plants to get the sweetest earliest stems? Our rhubarb forcing article explains what to do. If you’re a fan of companion planting, rhubarb grows happily alongside strawberries which help to provide ground cover in return for a little shade from the strongest summer heat.
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For an easy and plentiful crop, there’s little to beat rhubarb. Excellent in pies, jam or chutney, it can also be frozen to bring a taste of summer to mid-winter. Not sure where to start? Our rhubarb advice hub is packed with helpful tips, and our rhubarb growing masterclass will help you to refine your technique. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.
Among the easiest varieties are Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’, ‘Goliath’ and the ‘Sanvitos®’ range.
Rhubarb can be planted in either spring or autumn as long as the soil is warm and moist. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, waterlogged or extremely dry.
The best rhubarb for forcing is one of the early cropping varieties, such as ‘Thompson’s Terrifically Tasty’, ‘Champagne’, ‘Sanvitos® Early’, ‘Timperley Early’ and ‘Victoria’.
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