Description
Discover Rhubarb – Crimson Red, featuring plump, solid crimson stalks that are among the most flavorful available today. This hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun, making it an excellent addition to your garden for delicious springtime harvests.
Plant your rhubarb crowns at a depth of 2 inches, with 1 crown per square foot. It's essential to refrain from harvesting during the first year; instead, remove any seed stalks to maintain the plant's vigor. By the second year, you can enjoy a light harvest, and by the third season, all stalks 1 inch in diameter or larger can be harvested over 6-8 weeks. With a height of 24-48 inches and a bloom time in late spring to early summer, this rhubarb is well-suited for hardiness zones 2-8.
Planting and Maintenance Info:
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 2 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1
Do not harvest rhubarb the year you plant your crowns, remove any seed stalks that appear as they reduce the vigor of the plant. A light harvest may be taken the second year and by the third season all stalks that are 1 inch in diameter or larger may be harvested over a period of 6-8 weeks. Rhubarb cannot compete with weeds or grass
Plant Height: 24-48 Inches
Bloom Time: Harvest late spring to early summer
Hardiness Zone: 2-8
