How long is the growth cycle of rhubarb?

Introduction to Rhubarb Growth

Rhubarb is commonly found in semi-shaded and moist places on the edge of mountain forests, and is mainly produced in Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet and other places.

Rhubarb growth cycle

The growth cycle of rhubarb is relatively long, and it takes 4 years from planting to harvesting.

Rhubarb growth characteristics: Rhubarb likes a cool climate and is not resistant to high temperatures. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 15-25 degrees, and the temperature cannot exceed 28 degrees. It grows well in mountainous areas above 1,500 meters above sea level. It grows more vigorously from April to June, grows slowly in July and even stops growing, and resumes rapid growth after August-September. It is afraid of waterlogging.

Rhubarb growth rate

The growth process of rhubarb: choose healthy and plump seeds, place them in the sunny underground for germination, plant them by direct seeding and seedling transplanting, carry out inter-cultivation, weeding and fertilization during the growth period, and when flower mosses grow, cut them off with a sickle and compact the soil with your feet.

Rhubarb grows relatively slowly.

Rhubarb growth cycle management

The yield of rhubarb per mu is about 400-500 kilograms.

Temperature management: Rhubarb prefers a cool climate and has a certain degree of cold resistance. The wild varieties are mainly distributed in high-altitude mountainous areas with an altitude of about 2,000 meters. The seeds can germinate at temperatures above 2 degrees and with sufficient water and air. The best germination temperature is between 15 and 22 degrees.

Fertilization management: Base fertilizer can be applied to rhubarb when it is planted, and top dressing is needed in time during the growth period to meet its nutrient needs.