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Learn how to grow rhubarb from seed, and add new plants to your rhubarb patch.

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Most people grow rhubarb from division of rhubarb crowns in early spring, however growing from seed is also a great option.

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Just remember, each small seed has the potential to grow into a large plant, so you may not need to grow too many seeds if your garden is small.

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Growing rhubarb from seed will allow you to grow a lot of plants to meet your rhubarb needs.

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Rhubarb plants grown from seed will take longer to mature than those propagated by division.

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When you grow rhubarb from seed, the seedlings will be hybrid plants, although similar to the parent plant, there may be subtle differences.

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Sow rhubarb seeds in late winter or early spring. This allows the tiny seedlings to be planted and established in the garden before fall.

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Rhubarb seeds germinate quickly, within several weeks. Once germinated, the young seedlings will grow quickly, so give them lots of space in their growing containers.

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Plant the new rhubarb plants out into the garden, after your last frost date, and after the small plants have been hardened off.

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Space the seedlings in the rhubarb patch at least three to four feet apart. This will allow for growth of a full sized plant at maturity.

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In the spring of the second season after planting, you will be able to harvest some rhubarb stems.

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Consider planting some rhubarb seeds this season, for a homegrown rhubarb patch!

For more information, see the tutorial!