Rhubarb was first cultivated in the Far East more than 2,000 years ago, primarily for medicinal purposes. In the 18th century ...

Rhubarb crowns are sometimes available in early spring ... well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful soil preparation will help rhubarb stay healthy and productive for ...

Growing rhubarb is ideal for vegetable gardening for beginners (yes, it's considered a vegetable despite being used for desserts). And, as a hardy perennial, it will perform year ...

The early spring is one of the best times to plant rhubarb crowns meaning you may want to ... He added: “If your soil is heavy clay, dig in plenty of organic matter like well-rotted manure ...

We recommend that you grow rhubarb from one-year-old plants, or crowns. Follow our guide to getting the best results. Rhubarb can be grown from seed or as plants purchased from your local garden ...

Eden Project's garden manager, Julie Kendall, said: "If you like your rhubarb sweet and tender, now is the time to try forcing it by covering the crowns." This process, aptly coined 'forcing ...

Rhubarb crowns are sometimes available in early spring ... well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful soil preparation will help rhubarb stay healthy and productive for ...