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Rhubarb Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMERheum rhabarbarum
USD 14.99
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Rhubarb is the tart 'pie plant,' a hardy perennial whose ruby stalks shine in pies, jams, and crumbles.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
65-75F
USDA Zones 3-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Rhubarb care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Rheum rhabarbarum
- Common names
- Pie Plant
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Genus
- Rheum
- Species
- R. rhabarbarum
Start growing
Extremely hardy. Needs a cold winter dormant period. Don't harvest the first year.
Growing with your kit
Start your rhubarb crown in a Seeds In A Cup® planter to establish a strong root network before moving to a permanent garden spot.
Propagation
By crown division or seeds.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest stalks in spring; dies back in winter.
Growing conditions
Cold climate highlands with rich, acidic soil.
Weather & tolerances
Extreme cold tolerance; low heat tolerance above 85°F.
Pests & plant health
Rhubarb curculio (snout beetle).
Plant safety
Stalks are safe. Leaves contain high oxalic acid and are toxic to humans and pets.
Botanical features
A perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves and thick red/green fleshy stalks.
Varieties
‘Victoria’, ‘Valentine’, ‘Crimson Red’.
Garden & everyday uses
Tangy culinary vegetable used like a fruit in pies and crumbles
Native range & distribution
Native to Central Asia and Siberia.
Conservation
Least concern.
Name origins
Latin ‘rha barbarum’ (Rha is the Volga river; Barbarum meaning foreign).
History
Used as a powerful medicine in China for 5,000 years before becoming a dessert staple in Europe.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-RHUBARB-2026 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Rhubarb from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Rhubarb seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Rhubarb seeds take to germinate?
Rhubarb seeds typically sprout in 7-21 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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