Influence of planting distances and mulching methods influence on rhubarb crop

Abstract

The aim of the present work has been to study the influence of technological factors (planting distance and methods of mulching), on the early and total yield of rhubarb, Victoria cultivar. Applying differential cultivation technology, rhubarb yield varies according to mulching system and crop density. The highest early production was obtained at density of 9090 pl.ha-1 (0,75 m x 1,1 m) and straw mulching. Statistically assured yields were also obtained at the same density but where used biodegradable film mulching of 30 μ. Total yield varied within wide limits according to the two technological factors, ranging from 7,817 kg.ha-1 to 42,632 kg.ha-1.