Description
Plump solid crimson red stalks set this rhubarb apart for being one of the most flavorful on the market today.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
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