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Lauren Bradbury

When to plant rhubarb - experts reveal the perfect time for the best-tasting crop

Rhubarb in garden .

Did you know that rhubarb is technically a vegetable? Yes, you've been eating a vegetable for dessert all these years! But if you want to nail that perfectly sweet and tart tang you will need to know when to plant rhubarb for a healthy harvest later in the year.

Yes, knowing how to grow rhubarb is all well and good until you plant it at the wrong time. This can ultimately leave your fruit and vegetable patch looking a little bare, especially if you were waiting for this fast-growing crop to take over your garden. And if you’re planning on growing rhubarb in pots, poor timing can lead to an underwhelming yield and a bitter taste.

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