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Rhubarb Rhizome 'Champagne' (1 Pack)

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RRP: 4.49
Price: 4.19 
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Quantity 3+
Price 3.98

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Rhubarb - Description

  • Rhubarb Root / Rhizome
  • Rheum (Rhubarb)
  • Variety: Rhabarbarum Champagne
  • Quantity: 1 Root / Rhizome Per Pack
  • Habit & Form: This is a Clump Growing Perennial Vegetable
  • Rhubarb Comes Back Every Year
  • Produces Thick Red Stalks Each Year
  • Late Cropper Variety

Rhubarb - Planting Instructions

  • Sow: Late Winter/Spring or Late Summer/Autumn
  • Location: Sunny spot, well drained soil
  • Depth of crown: Plant so that top of crown is 1" or 4cm below ground level
  • Spacing: 30" or 75cm between plants
  • Harvest: Do not harvest in the first year - instead allow plant to develop
  • To Harvest: Remove the flower stalks as they are seen from April to June
  • Note: Do not eat the foliage / leaves
  • Plant in raised beds to ensure against rotting of the crowns

Rhubarb - Uses

  • Great for stewing
  • Ideal for a range of deserts
  • Rhubarb leaves can be used as an insect spray
  • For cleaning pots and pans

Rhubarb - Advantages

  • A low maintenance crop
  • Champagne is an excellent variety for forcing
  • Gives a plentiful yield of strong rhubarb stems
  • Popular variety
  • Superb quality
  • Multiple uses

Rhubarb - Disadvantages

  • Rhubarb needs attention as it will attract pests

Root came promptly and in great condition. The rhubarb now has a healthy baby stem after 3 weeks of planting. I highly recommend.
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