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Rhubarb - Victoria
SKU:
RU33100A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 60 seeds per gram.
Rheum rhabarbarum
Lot# RU33100
Victoria Rhubarb is a very popular ‘forcing’ type of rhubarb that first appeared in England in 1837. It is considered to be the oldest existing rhubarb variety available today. It was introduced by Joseph Myatt to honor the ‘Queen of England’. It is one of the easiest rhubarbs to raise from seed. It produces moderately sweet, juicy, medium sized green stalk and makes the absolute best cooking type of rhubarb. Victoria is very large with slender, tall and tender, crimson red stalks. Excellent for cobblers, pies and wine. Rhubarb loves rich well composted soil in a partially shaded area. They are not too fussy about a burning afternoon sun. Remember, this plant will live for many years so plant it where you know you are going to keep it. It also needs plenty of room in the garden as the plant will have a spread of 61-122cm (24-48”) across and achieve a height of 61-92cm (24-36").
Rheum rhabarbarum
Lot# RU33100
Victoria Rhubarb is a very popular ‘forcing’ type of rhubarb that first appeared in England in 1837. It is considered to be the oldest existing rhubarb variety available today. It was introduced by Joseph Myatt to honor the ‘Queen of England’. It is one of the easiest rhubarbs to raise from seed. It produces moderately sweet, juicy, medium sized green stalk and makes the absolute best cooking type of rhubarb. Victoria is very large with slender, tall and tender, crimson red stalks. Excellent for cobblers, pies and wine. Rhubarb loves rich well composted soil in a partially shaded area. They are not too fussy about a burning afternoon sun. Remember, this plant will live for many years so plant it where you know you are going to keep it. It also needs plenty of room in the garden as the plant will have a spread of 61-122cm (24-48”) across and achieve a height of 61-92cm (24-36").
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information
Rhubarb requires cold to trigger spring growth. Rhubarb tolerates the cold reasonably well. It is hardy to around minus 29°C (-20°F). You can cover rhubarb roots with compost, straw or mulch to prevent the roots from drying out in the winter. Established root clumps will have to be trimmed every 4 to 5 years or when the stalks get small and spindly or when the crown is visibly crowded. This will help the plant to keep growing nice thick stems. This is done by digging around and trimming the crown down to 4 or 5 buds. You can also use this opportunity to divide your plant into more plants. |