Rhubarb Plug Plants – Grow Your Own Rhubarb in UK Gardens
Rhubarb is a hardy, herbaceous perennial grown for its edible leaf stalks (petioles). Plants die back in winter before regrowing strongly in spring. Once established, rhubarb can remain productive for many years with minimal maintenance.
Rhubarb plug plants offer an alternative to traditional crowns, allowing growers to establish plants gradually while still achieving strong root development. Leaves are large and textured, forming a bold clump that increases in size each season.
Key characteristics include:
- Long‑lived perennial growth
- Large architectural foliage
- Early spring regrowth
- Reliable cropping once established
Only the stems are edible; leaves should not be consumed.
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Growing Rhubarb from Plug Plants
Plug plants should be potted on or planted out once conditions allow.
Growing requirements:
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Deep, fertile, moisture‑retentive but free‑draining
- Water: Regular watering during establishment
- Feeding: Benefits from organic matter or balanced feed
Harvesting should be avoided in the first year to allow plants to establish strong root systems.
Where to Grow Rhubarb
Rhubarb plug plants are suitable for:
- Vegetable beds
- Allotments
- Large containers
- Productive kitchen gardens
They perform best where soil depth and moisture can be maintained throughout the growing season.
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Rhubarb Plants Available from Dartana Plants
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