Tangut rhubarb

Tangut rhubarb is a common culture, but not the most popular. The fact is that not many gardeners are aware of what substances and properties this plant has, and what benefits it can bring to the human body. At the same time, Tangut rhubarb spread to us from China, where for several thousand years it was considered an object of serious trade, and it was grown on a huge industrial scale.

Tangut rhubarb: photo of the variety

Introduction

Today, rhubarb can be found on many household plots. Moreover, as practice shows, sometimes it grows by itself, and some gardeners simply cannot fully realize what kind of plant is being placed on their garden plot. And at the same time, rhubarb is really considered a very important crop, and in this article we will dwell in more detail on the description of the Tangut rhubarb variety. We will tell you about its properties, the features of planting a plant and caring for it in modern conditions in different regions of our country.

Tangut rhubarb: photo of the variety

Tangut rhubarb: botanical description of the variety

Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb - perennial, belongs to the group of herbaceous plants, which is a very close relative of sorrel. The stem of Tangut rhubarb is straight and strong. Sometimes its height can reach three meters. Moreover, it practically does not branch, and inside the stem is hollow. Its surface has many red stripes. The rhizome is short, its thickness varies from three to six centimeters. At the same time, the root system is not located very deeply, so when working with the soil, you should be very careful not to harm the plant.

The leaves are quite large, especially those that are closer to the root of Tangut rhubarb. The stem leaves of the Tangut rhubarb are not so large, more reminiscent of an ovoid shape, but at the same time they are distinguished by their strength, which, of course, is a huge plus. Tangut rhubarb also bears fruit. It is a nutlet that has a reddish color, closer to a brown shade. Its length varies from seven to ten millimeters. The fruits ripen quite quickly - around July they can already be clearly seen, some collect them in order to extract seeds, and further propagate the culture.

Tangut rhubarb originally grew in mountain forests, which were located in the central and northern provinces of China, but then the culture spread literally across the globe. In our country, the plant was initially cultivated in the regions of the Middle Belt, in the Central Black Earth District. Then, of course, it gradually adapted, and now the culture can grow even in the northern parts of our country, since in general it is very adapted to less warm, but more severe conditions, and this is undoubtedly a plus. One way or another, it is worth focusing on the fact that rhubarb is a culture that, although unpretentious, is still quite picky and demanding when it comes to the composition of the soil, both chemical and mechanical.

Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb grows with great difficulty in clay soils, and also does not take root very well in sandy soil. At the same time, Tangut rhubarb differs in that with stagnant moisture and waterlogging of soils, it can get sick. One way or another, the culture is good enough for moisture, and in general, it can withstand cold weather or excessive drought very well.Although, like any other plant, rhubarb is still great for taking care of it, constantly feeding and fertilizing the culture, since this is very important for it. Rhubarb is usually propagated by seeds, this method is the most widespread and popular. But you can also propagate Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb and vegetatively, he is generally quite supportive of this. The main thing is to take sufficient care of the plant. It is important to treat all stages of preparation and planting of Tangut rhubarb in order to get a good enough result.

Tangut rhubarb: photo of the variety

So, you should start, of course, with the blanks. For this, rhizomes are taken, which are usually harvested in the fourth year of the plant's life, not earlier, otherwise it may not survive this. For this, Tangut rhubarb should be dug up entirely, with a tuber of earth around the root of Tangut rhubarb. Then the ground part should be cut off, but the rhizome is left. It is washed with cool water, while it is worth removing those areas that have been damaged or rotted, since they are no longer so viable and can only harm the plant in the future. The roots are peeled, the top layer should be removed from them, and the pulp is then cut into pieces. Each piece should be at least ten centimeters long. After that, the pieces must be dried, ventilated, strung on a thread and dried.

Tangut rhubarb stalks are also prepared around the second or third year after the plant has been planted outdoors. Experienced gardeners recommend choosing for this either the spring period, or the very beginning of summer. At this time, the petioles are still quite delicate, they are not rough, and therefore it is much more pleasant to work with them. It is best to break them, not cut them, because if you break them, moisture is lost much less. After the crop has been harvested, the roots must be cleaned of leaves, they are washed with cold running water. Further, it all depends on what recipe the gardener works with, and what result he wants to get.

The roots of Tangut rhubarb contain a huge amount of nutrients. Moreover, the older the plant becomes, the tastier it is, and the more nutrients it contains. This has a great effect on the state of a person, on his health, the health of his systems. The roots of Tangut rhubarb are also rich in such substances as resinous components and pigments, resins and pectin substances, starch and ergosterol, iron salts and vitamin C. It is also worth mentioning that Tangut rhubarb has some useful substances. When microelements enter the human body, they have an antiseptic, disinfecting effect. In addition, there are some substances that have a laxative effect, but at the same time, with the proper dosage, the body perceives the plant quite normally and adequately, so the main thing is to take this feature into account and not overeat with rhubarb. But still, in modern life, a person uses rhubarb in most cases as a laxative and choleretic agent, and it is really very useful, because it is completely natural.

Also, from the Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb, you can prepare various preparations, dishes, salads. For example, rhubarb can be a component of medicines - pills, powders, decoctions, and can also be added as a main or additional component to some dishes. In addition, Tangut rhubarb can simply be consumed fresh, although its taste characteristics are more likely all for an amateur, and not everyone will like it in this form. You can also make a decoction of Tangut rhubarb root, rhubarb tincture, which will have a sufficient bitter taste. You can make rhubarb tablets, dry rhubarb extract. All these components and preparations are valued for their effectiveness and, of course, for their naturalness.On the basis of rhubarb, a syrup is also prepared, which is used by humans as a remedy for constipation. But it is worth remembering that rhubarb should not be consumed in too large quantities, as this can cause malaise and malfunctions from the gastrointestinal tract. Also, if you use Tangut rhubarb uncontrollably, it can provoke inflammatory processes, constant irritation of the intestines.

Contraindications in the use of Tangut rhubarb

Tangut rhubarb: photo of the variety

There are also several main contraindications to the use of Tangut rhubarb:

• pregnancy
• appendicitis or intestinal inflammation
• cholecystitis
• peritonitis
• gastritis and gastroduodenitis
• bleeding.

In general, Tangut rhubarb is beneficial, but you should be very careful about such properties, because if you use this culture incorrectly, you can harm your own health. This, of course, can play a very cruel joke, so you need to be careful, know the measure and these contraindications. The widespread use of rhubarb still did not make it such a popular plant, although in some regions you can find a sufficient number of adherents of this culture. The most important thing is that it is necessary to observe agrotechnical features, and in this case, you can get a decent harvest, which will be very unusual in taste characteristics, at the same time quite tasty and, importantly, useful. At the same time, Tangut rhubarb gets along well in the same area with other herbs and salad crops, with cabbage and herbs. It does not interfere with their growth, it can also make the composition of the soil more favorable due to the fact that its root system is completely small and does not take up much space.

The height of the Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb can be from two to three meters, while in the very first year of rhubarb growth, a very fleshy root is formed in it, and then the rhizome itself is formed. From year to year, as the rhizome grows, it becomes even more powerful, long roots and tubers begin to depart from it. Due to this, the plant as a whole is considered quite resistant to various negative manifestations. It is also worth emphasizing that, despite the fact that rhubarb as a whole is an unpretentious plant, like any other culture, it also needs additional care and support from the gardener. It should be looked after, watered according to the schedule and taking into account the weather and climatic conditions. Rhubarb can be fed with phosphorus and nitrogen-containing mixtures and dressings, as they have an excellent effect on its immunity and stress resistance. The rhubarb itself has very large and fleshy leaves, especially in the lower part of the shrub. Slightly higher, the leaves are much smaller, ovoid, but still dense. The stems of Tangut rhubarb are very thick, large, fleshy, while inside they are hollow, covered with reddish stripes.

Tangut palm-shaped rhubarb can be specially cultivated, but it so happens that the bush just grows on the site, and even the gardeners themselves do not fully understand the purpose of this plant. In general, some completely underestimate the bushes, although you should pay attention to the fact that they have a huge amount of nutrients, trace elements and vitamins that are so necessary for human life. These properties are best known on the Internet, and in this article we just mentioned them.

Tangut rhubarb: video about the variety