Rhubarb loves and open, sunny corner with free draining fertile soil. Rhubarb needs a cold period before they start to put on growth. When planting, prepare the ground well by removing weeds and dig in composted manure. Plant them about 1 meter apart making sure the dormant buds are just below the surface of the soil.
It is important that the first year stalks are not harvested as this will adversly affect the plants growth.
It is important that the first year stalks are not harvested as this will adversly affect the plants growth.