At the Farm is located on Highway 5 in Carver County, Minnesota - 2.5 m. East of Waconia - 4.5 m. West of Victoria - 10 m. West of Chanhassen
Donna Frantz, Proprietor - 8880 East Highway 5, Waconia MN 55387 - imthefarmer@earthlink.net - 952-442-4816

Growing Rhubarb

When to Plant Rhubarb - Plant in spring.  Can also be divided in spring from old plant. 

How to Plant Rhubarb - Plant at same depth, just at the crown of plant.

After Planting Rhubarb - In the fall put compost or manure on it. 

Harvesting Rhubarb - Do not pick any rhubarb the first year. 

The second year you can start to harvest, about ¼ to 1/3. 

The third year you can pick more ½ to ¾.  Do not pick after July 4.  The plant needs to grow and replenish itself.  Its good to feed it with compost or manure again in the fall.