Rhubarb

Petioles with the taste of apples - this is how rhubarb can be characterized, or rather the part that is used for food purposes. This section contains all the necessary information for growing this crop in the garden. The value of rhubarb is high: it contains many vitamins, macro and microelements, as well as useful organic acids.

It is also noteworthy that rhubarb root can be grown in one place for more than 15 years. At the end of the season, the upper part dies off, and the growth of the plant the next year is determined by the presence of root buds. To obtain tasty petioles, abundant watering and well-fertilized soil are very important. Otherwise, they become bitter and unfit for consumption.

Rhubarb seeds can be used to plant the crop, however, vegetative propagation is preferable, as it allows you to preserve the characteristics of the variety. Moreover, the transplanted part of the rhubarb rhizome takes root better. Plants aged 4-5 years are suitable for division.