Plant crowns as soon as possible. Crowns are fresh cut and do not store well. Rhubarb roots should be planted in early spring before soil heats. Ideally your soil should have high organic matter but low in manure based compost. Good drainage is absolutely essential order to avoid rot. Set 3 feet apart within the row. Do not bury the entire “plant” deeply under the soil. This means that the bud itself is at or slightly below the soil line. It is better to plant too shallow than too deep. You should see new green growth in about 2 weeks. If you plant late after soil warms cover the crown bud with 1/4” to 1/2” loose soil. Do not harvest the first year. Mulch after plants are growing well.
How should I store Garden-Ready Rhubarb before planting?
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