Rhubarb

Key Requirements

Land	Low
Labor	Medium
Capital	Medium to High

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Markets

Direct to Consumer
- Farmer's Market
- On-Farm Stands
- CSA
Restaurants
Local Grocery

Pests & Disease

Rhubarb leaf spots/blights can occur. Crown rot will be a serious problem in sites that do not have excellent soil drainage. Stalk borer and rhubarb curculio are the main insect pests that are encountered.

$1400 Cost per 300 Crown

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

$850 Returns per 300 Crown

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

Challenges

Can take two to three years for a small-scale rhubarb operation to generate positive returns.

The market is limited, growers should begin small.

Opportunities

Can be included in value-added products

Can be harvested early when many fruits and vegetables are not ripe yet.