Rhubarb Victoria (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Description

Victoria Rhubarb: A Royal Treat for Your Garden!

Welcome the queen of the rhubarb world into your garden. Victoria Rhubarb is a classic choice, known for its delightful taste and impressive yields.

Key Features:

• Regal Red Stalks: Victoria Rhubarb produces bright red stems that not only look magnificent but are packed with a tangy-sweet flavor.
• High Yields: This variety is known to be prolific, ensuring a generous harvest season after season.
• Historic Variety: With a lineage dating back to the 19th century, Victoria Rhubarb offers a taste of history.
• Perfect for Pies and More: Its tartness makes it ideal for pies, jams, and even savory dishes!

Planting & Care Guide:

• Soil Prep: Rhubarb loves well-draining soil. Enriching with compost can give it a great start.
• Sun Needs: Position your rhubarb where it will get full sunlight, around 6-8 hours daily.
• Planting Depth: Plant crowns about 2 inches deep, spacing them 3-4 feet apart to give them room to flourish.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods. But avoid over-watering as rhubarb doesn’t like wet feet.

Harvesting Tips:

• Begin harvesting in the second year to allow the plant to establish itself in the first year.
• Pull stalks rather than cutting them to harvest.
• Remember, rhubarb leaves are toxic, so only eat the stalks!

A Bit of History:

Victoria Rhubarb is named in honor of Queen Victoria. It has graced gardens and tables for over a century, bringing a regal touch to dishes.

Ready to turn your garden into a royal court of flavors? Choose Victoria Rhubarb and savor the legacy of this age-old favorite

Minimum 10 seeds per packet

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