About 3 years ago I decided to try to grow rhubarb from your seeds since I never seemed to have luck growing from roots I have bought. I decided to start indoors and it ended up being a really cold spring. I ended up getting busy and I had left my rhubarb plants in cups sitting outside behind my garage. So, I figured the plants had died and I never really gave it a thought as the season went on. Fast forward to the next spring, I was cleaning behind my garage and I noticed my rhubarb was growing back! I couldn't believe it! I thought I had killed it. I'm excited this year to finally have some rhubarb to harvest as it will be it's 3rd or 4th year. Thank you for such great seeds!
I grew rhubarb from seed two years ago. This year it came up like gangbusters and it was a huge success. Two plants sent up seed shoots and now I have thousands of seeds to share with my garden club.
Just found your videos and am loving them! My husband and I are getting ready to embark on our own homesteading adventure here in MI. We are in the process of purchasing 5.5 acres of property where we plan to have a large garden and raise chickens for eggs (and possibly meat). Neither one of us were raised with teachings on self-sufficiency or homesteading mindsets, so we are going to be figuring it all out as we go. Keep the great content coming and we will keep learning and growing big! :)
I saved seed last fall and left it in shed/garage (unseated) through winter, Minneapolis. In late April early May I used rooting mix in 4 inch pots and kept it moist. Seed germination and sprouts emerged by May 31. I kept it watered in full sun and mid August transplanted to 6”-8” pots. Gifting them to neighbors to plant soon, September. I have more established and productive rhubarb than I can use. :)
How to SAVE SEED from the Rhubarb Plant to propagate new plants from seed. Let the Rhubarb flower. Just wait for the seed stalks to bloom and pollinate, then allow the seeds to grow until the stalk dries out. You'll know that the seed is ready to harvest when you see it turn dark brown or you start to see fallen seeds on the leaves. Cut the stalks and brush the seeds off onto a cookie sheet for further drying, then package them up for storage in the fridge for safekeeping.
I tried planting it last year (or the year before), but didn't have any luck. I've gone on your wishlist for these seeds because you are out right now. Hope it's this planting season! 🙂
Timely video! I am going to start my seeds today! I purchased rhubarb seeds from you this year, and I am looking forward to watching them grow. I have a sunny corner of my yard currently home to three very large hostas. A friend wants the hostas, so I am going to replace them with the rhubarb! This will be my perennial garden with asparagus I planted from seed last year (so tiny!), horseradish root (contained in a large pot...don't worry!), hopefully these yet-to-be-started rhubarb plants, and then I need to plant strawberries in with the asparagus. Hopefully within the next year we will add some berry bushes and a 4-in-1 apple tree to make our "permaculture" mark on our property.
I purchased Commercial Seed in Australia during a visit and will be planting shortly in Northern Israel. Lots of trial and error involved as it isn't a well known or grown item here...although during the time of the English it was. Thanks for the tips.
I make rhubarb Gin !!! Which rhubarb variety should I grow for the most intense rhubarb flavor please ? (intensity of flavor is the most important thing .. but a strong red colour is also good)
When growing rhubarb in a bed, I bought six plants to start. I also found some rhubarb seeds that I had can I plant them in there or is that getting carried away too much. I love rhubarb, I could eat rhubarb every day. Does it freeze well? Like okra or no Linda from Ct
Hey Luke! Is there anyway to grow rhubarb in zone 8A? I live in SE NC and love rhubarb,I really miss it from my childhood. I grew up in Boulder,CO and my mother is Finnish,from Northern MN so she used a lot of rhubarb. We can’t really get it in the stores around here.
My is patricia and I live in mobile al.yes I am growing rhubarbs I started my fist rhubarbs in 2015. I started my second and 2016 they are looking wonderful. I am also going artichokes.
I hardened off my rhubarb seedlings (from MIgardener Victoria Rhubarb seeds). I transplanted them outdoors in my raised beds this week, then we had a lot of rainy weather. I’m worried the seedlings will start to have root rot from all this rain. Is there any way to save them? Should I dig them up or just leave them alone and hope they weather the storm? Thanks!
+PinkChucky15 It is delicious and very nutritious, but the leaves are poisonous and it can be a bit bulky. But if you have the space it is a nice one to grow.
Help ! I've tried rhubarb 2 years in a row. They start out looking GREAT. But, and this is the BIG BUT, once in my sandy soil they gradually die one at a time. They go from healthy and robust to pitiful and DEAD. I am in S.C. with an 8 month growing season and for some crops they go in the ground in January. Any thoughts. A side note, I went to buy seeds for my fall garden but everything that you talked about in your August planting video is sold out. Any estimated time for these seeds to be in ? Carrots, peas, radish etc. You are the GREATEST !
Hey Luke, love your videos, theyre so informative and inspiring! I've had the same rhubarb plant for atleast 4 years now. And this year, I'm not quite sure why, but after first harvest (and after it flowered) the outer portions of the leaves are turning a deep red/red brown. I also live in upstate New York, I'm not sure if it's just the heat, or if it's more of a nutrient deficiency, if you have any thoughts, please let me know. I've watched some of your other common plant issue videos and I tried a few different things and hasnt seem to make a real change.
I know that miners in the early 20th century planted rhubarb as their go-to fruit and source of vit C. If miners can do it at over 9,000 ft, surely I can do this in the city.
+MiWilderness It is worth growing it from seed. You can move it anywhere you want, with rhubarb in the ground you kind of just have to accept where it is, or kill it. Transplanting really isn't an option.
Ive transplanted Rhubarb for years now. A well established plant need to be split every 5+ years. Dont harvest the split plant for that season, other than when its about to go dormant.
+MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living I'm only growing 1 variety of tomato in WI (as many plants as I can fit). Also pumpkins, sunflowers, tobacco and cotton. That's it for that garden. In IL I'm doing a variety of a bunch of seeds I got for 9 cents per pack at Menards when they had their sale one week. I'd really like to grow some decent watermelon this year. I don't have seeds for that yet. Oh, growing cactus too!, haha. I got this kit at the dollar store 90% off. Can't pass that up.
About 3 years ago I decided to try to grow rhubarb from your seeds since I never seemed to have luck growing from roots I have bought. I decided to start indoors and it ended up being a really cold spring. I ended up getting busy and I had left my rhubarb plants in cups sitting outside behind my garage. So, I figured the plants had died and I never really gave it a thought as the season went on. Fast forward to the next spring, I was cleaning behind my garage and I noticed my rhubarb was growing back! I couldn't believe it! I thought I had killed it. I'm excited this year to finally have some rhubarb to harvest as it will be it's 3rd or 4th year. Thank you for such great seeds!
I have seeds from my Grandpa’s rhubarb plant, it’s over 50 yrs old! Planting them tomorrow! Exciting!
I grew rhubarb from seed two years ago. This year it came up like gangbusters and it was a huge success. Two plants sent up seed shoots and now I have thousands of seeds to share with my garden club.
Just found your videos and am loving them! My husband and I are getting ready to embark on our own homesteading adventure here in MI. We are in the process of purchasing 5.5 acres of property where we plan to have a large garden and raise chickens for eggs (and possibly meat). Neither one of us were raised with teachings on self-sufficiency or homesteading mindsets, so we are going to be figuring it all out as we go. Keep the great content coming and we will keep learning and growing big! :)
Can we use seeds from a bolting stock? Thank you.
@@draugami well yeah lol how else would you get seed
I saved seed last fall and left it in shed/garage (unseated) through winter, Minneapolis. In late April early May I used rooting mix in 4 inch pots and kept it moist. Seed germination and sprouts emerged by May 31. I kept it watered in full sun and mid August transplanted to 6”-8” pots. Gifting them to neighbors to plant soon, September. I have more established and productive rhubarb than I can use. :)
02.09.23 In FL starting my rhubarb seeds from my mom's plant in MI! Sow excited 😁 🌱
How to SAVE SEED from the Rhubarb Plant to propagate new plants from seed. Let the Rhubarb flower. Just wait for the seed stalks to bloom and pollinate, then allow the seeds to grow until the stalk dries out. You'll know that the seed is ready to harvest when you see it turn dark brown or you start to see fallen seeds on the leaves.
Cut the stalks and brush the seeds off onto a cookie sheet for further drying, then package them up for storage in the fridge for safekeeping.
I need to do this today, and harvest and freeze the rhubarb, too, thanks.
Thank you! This is the information I was looking for!!!
I have wanted to plant some for years. I finally got seeds this year and have some started. I LOOOOOVVVEEEE the stuff. Plan to can some too.
I tried planting it last year (or the year before), but didn't have any luck. I've gone on your wishlist for these seeds because you are out right now. Hope it's this planting season! 🙂
I just got my seeds today, can't wait to plant and see what happens. Thanks for the instructions and encouragement! God bless you and Sindy.
+Donna DeBruyne We wish you the best Donna! Let us know how they do for you!
I bought Victoria rhubarb seeds from you and all germinated and are doing great in their peat pots. Thanks for video
Timely video! I am going to start my seeds today! I purchased rhubarb seeds from you this year, and I am looking forward to watching them grow. I have a sunny corner of my yard currently home to three very large hostas. A friend wants the hostas, so I am going to replace them with the rhubarb! This will be my perennial garden with asparagus I planted from seed last year (so tiny!), horseradish root (contained in a large pot...don't worry!), hopefully these yet-to-be-started rhubarb plants, and then I need to plant strawberries in with the asparagus. Hopefully within the next year we will add some berry bushes and a 4-in-1 apple tree to make our "permaculture" mark on our property.
+Jeannie Collins (Connelly) Let us know how they do for you Jeannie, I am sure they will grow great!
i never had any luck with growing them from seed but i keep trying blessing to you both
+Linda Penney If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again!
Just found the video. Friend gave me seeds and now I know how to get some great plants going. Thanks for the intel!!
I know this is a old video but i am about to plant Rhubarb from seed that I got from MIgardner. Nice to see the videos.
Glad it helped!
I just purchased victoria rhubarb seeds from mi gardener. Thanks for video on how to start them
I am growing rhubarb for the first time this year. Just potted them up yesterday. Now in 4" pots. Hope it grows well in the south. Best wishes Bob.
+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You will love its tart nature when coupled with sweet fruits like strawberry.
+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You will love its tart nature when coupled with sweet fruits like strawberry.
+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You will love its tart nature when coupled with sweet fruits like strawberry.
+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You will love its tart nature when coupled with sweet fruits like strawberry.
+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You will love its tart nature when coupled with sweet fruits like strawberry.
Just planted some seed this morning.
It was also the Victoria variety.
Wish me luck!!
I am so glad to find your videos and your seeds I can’t wait to get rhubarb and asparagus going my grandma grew rhubarb and made pie 🥧
I purchased Commercial Seed in Australia during a visit and will be planting shortly in Northern Israel.
Lots of trial and error involved as it isn't a well known or grown item here...although during the time of the English it was.
Thanks for the tips.
I am so excited to have some of the Victoria rhubarb seeds! I'm just not sure when to plant them,I'm in zone 6.
I received my seeds from your store. Thank you. I can't wait to get them started.
Rhubarb seeds are cool looking. 👍💯👍
Super exciting Rhubarb planting!😂
I make rhubarb Gin !!!
Which rhubarb variety should I grow for the most intense rhubarb flavor please ?
(intensity of flavor is the most important thing .. but a strong red colour is also good)
Iv done some research,the best variety for flavour is "The Sutton
@@latinkaellis152 is that a super red variety?
Just purchased Victoria Rhubarb seeds. Should I wait until Spring or can I start seeds now?
Just harvested my seed so will go to start some new growth.
I'm going to try it this year for my first time.
When growing rhubarb in a bed, I bought six plants to start. I also found some rhubarb seeds that I had can I plant them in there or is that getting carried away too much. I love rhubarb, I could eat rhubarb every day. Does it freeze well? Like okra or no
Linda from Ct
I love all your videos and I have learned SO MUCH! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Qustion, should I cold stratify the rhubarb seeds first?
When should we plant indoors? And is the timing the same for asparagus?
What month would I plant the Rhubarb seeds indoors. I don’t want their roots to get too crowded in the container. I live in SE Michigan
Luke, love your videos! How close together in the garden, do you plant your rhubarb?
Hey Luke! Is there anyway to grow rhubarb in zone 8A? I live in SE NC and love rhubarb,I really miss it from my childhood. I grew up in Boulder,CO and my mother is Finnish,from Northern MN so she used a lot of rhubarb. We can’t really get it in the stores around here.
My is patricia and I live in mobile al.yes I am growing rhubarbs I started my fist rhubarbs in 2015. I started my second and 2016 they are looking wonderful. I am also going artichokes.
Luke is this the rhubarb that has leaves that can be 3 ft across and big stalks great in taste with a bit red and green on them???
Thanks...hadn't thought about growing it from seed.
Will be keeping up with your rhubarb update.
+Cultivating Organic by Jo & Mig Great! We will have lots more coming on it.
Just sown 8 seeds here in central Thailand 🇹🇭 “ winter” never tried growing rhubarb here before ……….. let’s see what happens 😀👍
So do you want to keep them in the dark? and what temp is best to keep them at ?
I just started those. they just popped up
+Jaclyn Nice! They grow fast don't they?
I hardened off my rhubarb seedlings (from MIgardener Victoria Rhubarb seeds). I transplanted them outdoors in my raised beds this week, then we had a lot of rainy weather. I’m worried the seedlings will start to have root rot from all this rain. Is there any way to save them? Should I dig them up or just leave them alone and hope they weather the storm? Thanks!
The seeds remind me of elm seeds.
I tried starting rhubarb by seed in a damp paper towel and in a ziplock bag. Nothing, so I’m going to try your method
I love rhubarb
Rhubarb seems like a very interesting plant to have :-)
+PinkChucky15 It is delicious and very nutritious, but the leaves are poisonous and it can be a bit bulky. But if you have the space it is a nice one to grow.
That is definitely good to know, I don't think I've ever had it before :-)
Help ! I've tried rhubarb 2 years in a row. They start out looking GREAT. But, and this is the BIG BUT, once in my sandy soil they gradually die one at a time. They go from healthy and robust to pitiful and DEAD. I am in S.C. with an 8 month growing season and for some crops they go in the ground in January. Any thoughts. A side note, I went to buy seeds for my fall garden but everything that you talked about in your August planting video is sold out. Any estimated time for these seeds to be in ? Carrots, peas, radish etc. You are the GREATEST !
Hey Luke, love your videos, theyre so informative and inspiring! I've had the same rhubarb plant for atleast 4 years now. And this year, I'm not quite sure why, but after first harvest (and after it flowered) the outer portions of the leaves are turning a deep red/red brown. I also live in upstate New York, I'm not sure if it's just the heat, or if it's more of a nutrient deficiency, if you have any thoughts, please let me know. I've watched some of your other common plant issue videos and I tried a few different things and hasnt seem to make a real change.
Can I plant my rhubarb seeds directly in to my 5 gallon bucket container now (October), and if so what is the optimum spacing?
You sure can!
Very good thank you
You said Michigan Im in Ontario Canada!
When planted out they need a huge load of manure , in the planting hole. Another trick is to mulch them with ,wood ash .
+Peter Froud We will cover those types of things in the growing guide coming later.
I got over 100 year old rhubarb plants from my grandparents house! Rhubarb is so hardy
+Kyle LaBerge It is super super hardy. We had an old one too that was easily 20 years old. They are awesome!
Should you stratify this?
Wish me luck in north Texas. Zone 8
First year growing it from seed .
Did you harvest the seeds from your existing plants after they flowered?
+livingready69 I got the seeds from our online store. We don't have an existing rhubarb plant.
Merci!
I know that miners in the early 20th century planted rhubarb as their go-to fruit and source of vit C. If miners can do it at over 9,000 ft, surely I can do this in the city.
Ive never heard of growing rhubarb from seed. We've had it growing here for years, not even sure if it was from seed or what. lol
+MiWilderness It is worth growing it from seed. You can move it anywhere you want, with rhubarb in the ground you kind of just have to accept where it is, or kill it. Transplanting really isn't an option.
Ive transplanted Rhubarb for years now. A well established plant need to be split every 5+ years. Dont harvest the split plant for that season, other than when its about to go dormant.
cool video
@MIgardener, I have my rhubarb seeds in 2" pots. Now what?
First time starting rhubarb from seed.... Q1: how long before germination? Q2: what do the sprouts look like?
That is so hard to get rid of. Keep it contained kids. It will take over.
+SleestaksRule I wouldn't consider that a problem since it is edible.
+SleestaksRule Well only if you let it go to seed. We love having a few plants around. Are you trying anything new in your garden this year?
+MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living I'm only growing 1 variety of tomato in WI (as many plants as I can fit). Also pumpkins, sunflowers, tobacco and cotton. That's it for that garden. In IL I'm doing a variety of a bunch of seeds I got for 9 cents per pack at Menards when they had their sale one week. I'd really like to grow some decent watermelon this year. I don't have seeds for that yet. Oh, growing cactus too!, haha. I got this kit at the dollar store 90% off. Can't pass that up.
***** cool! I have a friend that grows cactus here in Michigan. They are so cool! and they keep critters out of his garden ;)
don't eat the leaves! poison!
+Tina Fisher Absolutely! Only the red stem.