Things You'll Need:
- spade
- sharp knife
- garden gloves
- water
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Step 1
In early spring, when the ground is workable, dig up your rhubarb plants. This should be done before the leaves start to sprout. dig deeply to get a good section of root. You can divide rhubarb clumps, as well. Cut them apart with a sharp knife, leaving 1 to 2 buds and a portion of the roots on each section.
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Step 2
Replant as soon as possible. If you can't replant right away, make sure the roots don't dry out by storing them in a plastic bag in a cool, damp place.
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Step 3
Rhubarb grows best in full sun. Don't plant it under a tree.
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Step 4
Rhubarb likes fertile, well-drained soil. If you have clay, you will need to mix in compost or other organic material to bring it to the right consistency.
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Step 5
Plant the root with the buds up and about 2 inches below the ground. Space the roots about 3 feet apart. Water thoroughly and continue to water them through the growing season. In summer, a thorough soaking every 7-10 days should be adequate.
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Step 6
For the first 2 years, don't harvest the rhubarb. Let it establish itself. In the 3rd year, you can harvest for 4-6 weeks, and in years after that, you can harvest up to June.
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Step 7
Rhubarb can also be transplanted in early fall, but mulch the plants with a couple of inches of straw.
Comments
Mindee94 said
on 7/15/2009 Transplanted about twenty plants this year. These are excellent tips which will be kept in mind for this coming spring when transplant the rest. Thanks!
Ziaros said
on 12/26/2008 i have not done this or plan to but its nice to know. with the cost of everything going up it seems to make more sense.
alienangel555 said
on 12/24/2008 I can't transplant anything without killing it. lol 5
pappy537 said
on 12/16/2008 I'm fixin to try this in Texas. I love to grow plants and I like to try my hand at new projects. Thanks
Walkaboutangel said
on 10/14/2008 I wonder if it will grow in Texas?????
Angel