Product Review

Have you every had a piece of rhubarb pie? If not, well here's your chance to plant, grow and bake your own! Crimson Red Rhubarb has one of the best flavors with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Shiny bright green leaves bush out from the tender, plump, crimson red stalks. These stalks are nutrient-packed with vitamin K, fiber and antioxidants. Make tasty pies, jams and sauces with this incredible vegetable. Plant Crimson Red Rhubarb in an open sunny place in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. You can expect your Rhubarb to grow as tall as 2-3 feet tall as wide. This winter-hardy, highly adaptable plant is suited for Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Planting Tips: Plant in fertile soil in early spring as soon as soil can be worked or in fall. Dig a deep, wide hole and plant the crowns approximately 1"-2" deep allowing 4' between each plant in compost and topsoil. Harvest the stalks the 2nd year of growth. The leaves are poisonous if ingested. Simply chop the leaves and throw away. In the winter, the plant will die down to the ground. Specifications: Mature Size (H x W): 24"-36" X 24"-36"; Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained, loose soil; Hardiness Zones: 3-8; Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Characteristics: Shiny bright green leaves with crimson red tender stalks; Growth Rate: Medium; Tolerance: Disease, drought, cold; *All orders to California will be shipped bare root in accordance with their state regulations. Tip: Potted dormant perennials can be kept in a well-lit cool/cold area (ie. Garage, shed, even in a protected area outdoors) until ready for spring planting. Do not allow them to completely dry out. In winter, plants will be shipped dormant. Images are of mature plants