While botanically a vegetable, rhubarb is used exclusively as a fruit in pies, crisps, and jams. Tart stalks pair perfectly with strawberries. Extremely easy perennial.
Planting calendar
Direct sow / transplant
4 weeks before your last spring frost.
Same plant as rhubarb vegetable; categorized here for pie/dessert use; do not harvest first year
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 36-48 inches
Row spacing: 48-60 inches
Days to harvest: 365 days
Ready when: Stalks are 12-18 inches long and firm; twist and pull rather than cutting; remove flower stalks immediately
Strawberry — Classic culinary pairing, good garden companions
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