[header] How to divide rhubarb plants [title] Plan to divide the rhubarb in early spring or late fall. [step] Early spring makes it easier to see new growth, but it is more stressful for the plant. This means that the new divisions may have a harder time adjusting and taking root.
[header] How to divide rhubarb plants [title] Plan to divide the rhubarb in early spring or late fall. [step] Early spring makes it easier to see new growth, but it is more stressful for the plant. This means that the new divisions may have a harder time adjusting and taking root.
The important thing is that you first divide the rhubarb. [substeps] Begin by dividing the rhubarb in early summer, when there is no threat of frost, or autumn when the air is warming to the touch. Late fall makes it harder to see new growth, but it is easier on the plant. This means that the plant is more likely to recover.. Plan to divide the rhubarb in late fall or early summer. If you're dividing the rhubarb in the summer, leave the division for that year. Thus, in order to keep the plants healthy, all you do is harvest them right before the fall equinox. [title] Take about 3/4 of the rhubarb plants you will split into 6-8 divisions at this time.