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Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that produces one of the first harvests of the growing season. The portion you eat is the leaf stem (sometimes called the stalk). Rhubarb is usually used to make pies, jams, and desserts, often in combination with strawberries and lots of sugar! But, harvesting them at the wrong time or in the wrong way can impact future plant growth. Keep reading to get gardening tips on when to harvest rhubarb for the best flavor and yields!

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When Should You Pick Rhubarb?. Grown for the tart flavor of its edible stalks, rhubarb (Rheum x cultorum) is a staple cool-season crop that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. It is picked primarily in spring when the stalks taste best, but can be harvested into summer. Consider other factors, too, when harvesting rhubarb, including the plant's age and the appearance of the leaves and stalks.

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What can you plant next to rhubarb? This guide to rhubarb companion planting includes many ideas of what to plant with rhubarb for pest control, better yield, and much more. In addition to what plants rhubarb grow well with, you'll learn which plants to avoid when picking rhubarb companion plants for your garden. Find the best companion plant for around your rhubarb, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. So, what can I plant with rhubarbs? Learn what to plant near rhubarb today!

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As winter ends, rhubarb is one of the first garden plants to greet us in the spring. This hardy perennial produces tangy stems that are perfect in pies and cobblers and so much more. A

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