Rhubarb, Officinale (Rheum officinale), packet of 30 seeds, Organic

$4.95

Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae)

Hardy to Zones 6 to 10

(Official Rhubarb, Da-huang, Chinese Rhubarb, Rheum officinarum) Biennial or herbaceous perennial native to China and Tibet. Vigorous plant with huge, entire, decorative leaves, edible stalks and laxative roots. This is the easiest of the medicinal rhubarbs to grow.  Traditional usage (TWM, TCM): Laxative.  Produces masses of creamy, white flowers. Highly adaptable to various growing conditions, including clay soils. Prefers a full sun position. Sow in spring, just beneath surface, and work up in pots until the seedlings have leaves the size of your hands. Transplant out, and leave plenty of room–they can easily stretch to 3 feet.

30 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown

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    Flora Sprual

    Can you use this product for stage 3 kidney disease?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hello flora, we cannot give health advice here and i am not aware that herbalists use rhubarb to treat kidney, it is a laxative. r

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    • Cathi Phillips

      Nettle would be better. Research yourself. Only REAL Spring Water!!! Gallon a day.

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