Light Required Full sun to partial shade
Watering Water regularly during establishment and active growth; keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry periods.
Best Growing Conditions Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded spot in rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during dry periods. For best results, allow the plant to establish in its first year before harvesting, then enjoy regular crops in the following seasons.
Plant genus Rheum
Plant type Fruit Plants
Foliage type Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Any Soil
Planting aspect North Facing
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use All Rounder Salad Cooking
Planting Companion Strawberries, Horseradish, Asparagus
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