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Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum)
Stalks make delicious pies, sauce and jam!

We propagate our rhubarb from divisions which are made by dividing a crown with a knife.

How To Store Divisions Upon Arrival:

  Same as peonies and other bulbs. Cool dry place. Do not moisten roots. Put dry sawdust in bin. Plants have short shelf life.
   
What Type Of Soil:
  Will grow in acid, alkaline, sandy, clay or any type of black soil. If potting, use any type of potting soil.
   
How To Plant:
  Dig a hole as deep as the division. Place division in the hole with buds facing up. Buds should be 1" below ground level. If fall planted, put a mound of soil about 6" to 8" on top of division. This will keep the plant from heaving out in the spring. Plant 2 feet apart.
   
When To Plant:
  Fall (October preferably). Can also be planted in spring, but some plants may die if planted in late spring. Rhubarb is a cool weather growing plant.
   
Where To Plant:
  On edge of vegetable garden, in foundation plantings, border plantings. Will only grow 24" tall the second year.
 


Rhubarb
(Rheum rhaponticum)
 

VALENTINE (SOLD OUT) - Large Red
CANADA RED (SOLD OUT) - Small Red
McDONALD (SOLD OUT) - Very Large, Light Red
Price Per Plant: Per 10 Per 25
No. 1 Divisions $ 3.00 $ 2.80
 

Krieger's Wholesale Nursery, Inc.  |  9555 N. Gast Road  |  P.O. Box 116  |  Bridgman, MI 49106  |  Tel. (269) 465-5522  |  Fax: (269) 465-4822