Growing Rhubarb

5 Steps to Rhubarb Success

1. Choose a spot in full sun.
2. Prepare your soil with organic matter like compost and sheep pellets.
3. Add a layer of vegetable mix to plant into. Autumn through to the end of spring is generally a good time to plant rhubarb in New Zealand.
4. Feed with a general fertiliser during the key growth periods of spring and autumn.
5. Keep plants well watered, particularly through dry periods.

When using rhubarb remember that rhubarb leaves are poisonous and that only the stem can be cooked and used.

Planting Rhubarb

Rhubarb enjoys fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and dislikes having wet feet. It doesn’t like sandy soils unless plenty of organic matter has been dug in.

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