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Kayleigh Dray

How to grow rhubarb from crowns or seeds – an expert guide to planting, growing and harvesting

Rhubarb growing in a garden.

Learning how to grow rhubarb is right there at the top of any GYO gardener's list – not least of all because it's one of the easiest and best fruit and vegetables to master, thanks to its low maintenance status. 

Oh sure, more than a little patience is required. But, if you put the work in, a rhubarb crop can be incredibly rewarding. Especially as, unlike many edimentals, there are countless ways to use it up: think chutneys, jams, crumbles, pies, cakes, savoury sauces, liqueurs, and cocktails, to name just a few.

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