Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum

Mid Septembervegetable

Hardy perennial vegetable with edible tart stalks. Leaves are toxic.

In Zone 7b, right now

Not yet — plant around mid september

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Edible?

Yes — vegetable

Small space?

Needs ground space

Sun

Full sun (6+ hrs)

Comes back yearly?

Yes — perennial

Ways to plant it

Spring planting

Plant Closed

Early March – Mid April

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

Fall planting

Plant Mid September

Mid September – Early October

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

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