Rhubarb, Valentine, pack of one crown
£3.99
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Known for its beautiful deep red stems and sweet flavour, Rhubarb Valentine is a high yielding, easy to grow variety. The harvested stems are lovely when cooked into desserts, or when infused into spirits to create delicious tipples.
Dimensions
Eventual height and spread: 0.6m x 1m
Features
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Known for its beautiful deep red stems and sweet flavour, Rhubarb Valentine is a high yielding, easy to grow variety. The harvested stems are lovely when cooked into desserts, or when infused into spirits to create delicious 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
