White ZZ plants are not exactly “White” but have a tint of yellow and white on the leaves, which makes them appear very different from the regular green and rare black types.
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How to Grow Rhubarb Find must-know tips for growing rhubarb and getting your best harvest here! Rhubarb growing guide
Wouldn’t you love a plant in your vegetable garden that you didn’t have to start every year? Get a rhubarb patch going, and you’ll have plenty of this tasty fruit every spring and summer for pies, jams, sauces and syrups.
As a bonus, the plants are beautiful, with vibrant red stems and enormous green leaves. Here are four things you need to know to successfully grow this classic perennial. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, follow these tips for success and you’ll be able to enjoy its vibrant stems for many seasons, in both the garden and the kitchen.
Rhubarb (Rheum x hybridum)Type Perennial
When to plant In early spring, when soil temperatures reach 50 degrees F, or in late fall when crowns are dormant
How many to plant One plant is enough for fresh eating and preserving for a family of four.
Light Full sun to part shade
Soil Fertile, moist, well draining
When to harvest When stalks are 12 to 18 inches long after the second or third year
Cold hardy USDA zones 3 to 8
MYTH: The entire rhubarb plant becomes poisonous by midsummer.
FACT: While the stems are never toxic, rhubarb leaves are poisonous in every season; don’t eat them!
Rhubarb thrives in full sun with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Grow plants in an isolated spot where the roots won’t be disturbed from foot traffic or at the front of a border, where they’ll have room to spread. If you’re not sure which rhubarb variety is the best fit for your garden, check out a few commonly available varieties and the difference between them in “Different types of rhubarb
White ZZ plants are not exactly “White” but have a tint of yellow and white on the leaves, which makes them appear very different from the regular green and rare black types.
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