Planting Rhubarb Seeds for Large-Scale Production in Ohio

Resources

• Ohio State Extension on rhubarb: OSU Rhubarb
• Seed planting guide: Rhubarb from Seed

Practical Plan

• Start indoors in February under lights; transplant in April after frost.
• Or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
• Plant 10 seeds per foot; thin to strongest plant.
• Space rows 3-4 feet apart; plants 3 feet apart.
• Harvest lightly in year 2, fully in year 3.