How to grow rhubarb

Last Update :2024.04.30

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1. Soil

2. Planting

3. Lighting

4. Fertilization

5. Watering

6. Precautions


Soil: Rhizoma rhubarb is more suitable for cultivation on sandy soil with deep soil, fertile soil, loose soil and good drainage. Light: Adequate light and lighting should be maintained throughout the year. Fertilizer: Apply a sufficient amount of base fertilizer after the seeds are planted, and top-dress fertilizer in a timely manner during the growth period and after harvesting. Watering: A slightly humid environment is beneficial to its health. Therefore, you need to water it regularly during maintenance and do not let the soil dry out.


Cultivation methods of rhubarb
1. Soil

1. Soil

Rhubarb is more suitable for cultivation on sandy soil with deep soil, fertile soil, loose soil and good drainage. Avoid continuous cropping, otherwise it will lead to the degradation of varieties and slow growth.

2. Planting

Usually propagated by seeds. Around the Qingming Festival, seedlings are raised, plowed to make a border, and furrows are dug every 20 cm along the border. Then plant the seeds into the trench, cover them with soil using a hoe, and wait for them to germinate.

3. Lighting

Sufficient light and lighting should be maintained throughout the year. Sufficient sunlight can promote its metabolism and increase its medicinal value. On the contrary, growth retardation or even yellowing of growth may occur.

4. Fertilization

After the seeds are planted, a sufficient amount of base fertilizer should be applied, and urea and fertilizer should be applied in time during the growth period and after harvesting, about 10 kilograms per acre. should. In winter, cold water should be poured before the soil freezes, and it should be covered with a layer of fertilizer to allow the old roots to survive the winter safely.

5. Watering

A slightly humid environment is beneficial to its health and it is more tolerant of drought. Before emergence, keep the border surface moist to increase the emergence rate. During the rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage to prevent root chaos.

VI. Precautions

1. The surrounding weeds should be removed in time to prevent their nutrients from being robbed.

2. Pay attention to the timely loosening and disinfection of the soil, and avoid continuous cropping.


2. Planting

3. Lighting

4. Fertilization

5. Watering

6. Precautions








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