Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Notes:
Grow cool to prevent soft top growth.
Growing Temperature:
55-65° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
6.0-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour throug method
Fertility:
Rhubarb can be fed a moderate rate of 75 - 100 ppm N at each watering.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Bare root plants will arrive vernalized in late winter to spring.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids are the most common pest. Scout and treat as necessary. Overly wet conditions may cause root and crown rot.
Potting & Timing:
Pot up bare root plants in late winter to spring.
Moisture:
Rhubarb should be kept at a moderate moisture. Avoid extreme dryness as large leaves can wilt and burn.
Planting Level:
Plant with eyes 1/2" below soil line.
Lighting:
Rhubarb performs best in full sun.
Grower Tips:
Grow cool to allow roots to set before too much top growth appears.
Cool temperatures help to maintain compact plants.
Roots can be trimmed slightly to fit the container.