Garden Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) seeds
- The root of the rhubarb stemming from the Himalaya is an important remedy. The usage of the stalks for sweet dishes has only been spread for approx. 250 years.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: RHE01 GTIN: 4250601203676
Description
Chinese is not only a very tasty spring vegetable (at least botanically - most often, it's commonly seen as a fruit) but also a decorative supplement for every shrub bed. If it is allowed to bloom, it sky-rockets and forms yellowish blossoms - but what's really spectacular is the sight of the seeds.
The roots of rhubarb, which is wildly growing in the Himalayas, are a well-tried laxative in Chinese medicine. The usage of the pulpy stalks, e.g. in compote or as rhubarb cake, is, however, still very young (approx. 250 years). In the second year, the young stalks can be harvested. They shouldn't be cut but broken off above the roots.
The roots of rhubarb, which is wildly growing in the Himalayas, are a well-tried laxative in Chinese medicine. The usage of the pulpy stalks, e.g. in compote or as rhubarb cake, is, however, still very young (approx. 250 years). In the second year, the young stalks can be harvested. They shouldn't be cut but broken off above the roots.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Polygonaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Winter-hardy |
| Flower colour | White, Yellow |
| Flowering months | June, May |
| Main harvest | June, May, Vor der Blüte |
| Root system | Rhizome, Tuber |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, March, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Planting distance | 100 cm |
| Row spacing | 100 cm |
Sowing and care
Chinese rhubarb loves nutrient-rich soils and a sunny to half-shady location. The plants are pre-cultivated indoors and planted outdoors after the last frosts. In autumn, the aerial plant parts die off, the rootstock hibernates. For vegetative reproduction, the rhizome can be divided after several years.
Other names
Botanical name: Rheum rhabarbarum, R. undulatum
German: Gewöhnlicher Rhabarber, Gemüse-Rhabarber
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