Product page > Variant picker block.Like the tomato, rhubarb’s identity is a bit controversial. Botanically speaking, rhubarb is a vegetable, but most people consider it a fruit. Considered a perennial in zones 3-9, Rhubarb makes a nice cool weather season crop. Sweetie Pie can be harvested the first year after planting. Space the plants about 3 feet apart in the garden, and if you're growing it in the South, be sure to give it a bit of shade and plenty of moisture. Rhubarb can be planted in the spring or the fall.
To get the most out your rhubarb plants, select a sunny spot with well-drained soil in either your flowerbed or the vegetable garden. Then, take time to let the plant establish itself. Don't harvest any stalks the first year, and only take a light harvest the second year.
This plant reaches 2 to 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, with 24-inch stalks. These round, smoothly ribbed stalks range from pure green to speckled pink near the base, green at the top, with the occasional bright red stalk for variety. Contrary to popular myth, the redness of the stalk has nothing to do with the sweetness of the fruit.
Rhubarb is a fairly easy perennial to grow. Pests and deer generally don't bother it. Rhubarb is toxic to dogs and cats. The leaves can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and irritation of the mouth (increased salivation or drooling, pawing at mouth).
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.