Rhubarb was first cultivated in the Far East more than 2,000 years ago, primarily for medicinal purposes. In the 18th century ...

Forcing rhubarb ensures ruby-red stalks grow before summer, but those hoping for an early crop could jeopardise it if they ...

Growing rhubarb is ideal for vegetable gardening for beginners (yes, it's considered a vegetable despite being used for desserts). And, as a hardy perennial, it will perform year ...

In order to keep the plants healthy, rhubarb should be divided every five ... divided plants and place the crown in the hole with its roots facing downwards. The top of the crown should be 2.5cm ...

Rhubarb crowns are best planted in early spring when the roots are still dormant, or the plants are just beginning to leaf out. Rhubarb can also be planted in the fall after dormancy has set in.

Let’s set the record straight: Rhubarb is a vegetable ... others do best when transplanted. For many plants, starting either way is fine. Root vegetables, such as carrots, turnips and beets ...

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s chatting about rhubarb and what a handy vegetable it is. Rhubarb is an unusual vegetable, although ...

Of home-made rhubarb crumble ... be repeated several times depending on the size of the parent plant. Species with fibrous root systems are most suitable for this technique.