Perennials · perennial season
Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
A pie-plant that loves Ohio winters. One clump is enough for a household.
- When to plant in Ohio
- Plant divisions in April or September
- Harvest window
- April through June, starting year two
- Days to maturity
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 3 ft
- Light
- Full sun to light shade
How to grow it
Plant in rich, drained soil. Do not harvest year one. Pull stalks (do not cut) and never eat the leaves. Stop harvesting by early July so the plant can recharge. Divide when the center gets woody, about every 5–6 years.
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Asparagus Perennial; 15–20 year bed
Sweet corn 70–90