Rhubarb was probably the first edible plant I ever grew. It's so easy to grow that it's practically a weed but it tastes yummy (when cooked with sugar, that is!) so why wouldn't you grow some? My daughter can't wait for the first rhubarb pie of the season - neither can I.
Rhubarb can tolerate light shade and likes an anual top dressing of compost. That's all I do. You will have to dig it up and divide it every few years if you have a small space, and eventually your friends will all have some too.
I noticed a few flower heads on mine already. These should be cut off to give the plant more energy for producing stalks.
Note that the leaves are poisonous (but are fine in the compost).
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