Grow rhubarb
Rhubarb is an almost maintenance-free perennial that thrives all over Finland, as far north as Lapland. This guide explains how to get a generous harvest and when to stop picking.
You will need
- A rhubarb plant or a division from a neighbour
- A sunny or partly shaded spot
- Plenty of compost or well-rotted manure
- A spade
Steps
Choose a permanent spot
Rhubarb can grow in the same place for 10–15 years, so choose the spot carefully. It needs about a square metre of space and nutrient-rich soil that is moist but not wet.
Plant in spring or autumn
Set the buds at the right depth
Do not harvest in the first year
Harvest by pulling
Stop harvesting in time
Remove the flower stalks
Feed and divide
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