Rhubarb, Red Champagne, pack of one crown
£3.99
notes
A reliable old favourite, Rhubarb Red Champagne produces sweet stems and is suitable for forcing. The harvested stems are lovely when cooked into desserts, or when infused into spirits to create zingy flavoured tipples.
Dimensions
Eventual height and spread: 0.5m x 1m
Features
notes
A reliable old favourite, Rhubarb Red Champagne produces sweet stems and is suitable for forcing. The harvested stems are lovely when cooked into desserts, or when infused into spirits to create zingy flavoured tipples.
Details
- One crown
Planting
- Plant from October to May
- Plant the crown level with the surface of the soil, 90cm apart
- Firm soil well around the crown
- Water in well until growth begins
Care
- Whilst allowing the Rhubarb to become established, do not harvest during the first year. Pull off a few stems in the second year, and by the third year, the plant should be established enough for harvesting.
- Try not to harvest too many stems at once to reduce risk of weakening the plant. Stop harvesting in July to allow the plant to build strength for next year.
- In the summer, remove any flowered stalks, and in autumn clear away dead foliage and add mulch or compost around the plant.
- Please note, leaves are toxic is eaten, only eat the stems of rhubarb
Forcing
Rhubarb can be forced to produce early stems at the start of the year by using a forcing jar, or other means which block the light from reaching the plant. Stems are usually ready to harvest around four weeks after forcing begins.
Glossary
Vegetable Crowns & Tubers
