Rhubarb
€9.95
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a classic perennial vegetable, offered here as a small-medium potted plant, grown for its thick, tart stalks beneath large, crinkled leaves. It forms a substantial clump around 1m tall and wide, and once established will crop reliably for many years. The stalks are a kitchen staple for pies, crumbles, jams and desserts, while the leaves are toxic and should never be eaten. A hungry, thirsty plant that rewards good feeding with generous harvests, rhubarb is a long-standing favourite for productive gardens and food forests throughout Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 3 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant crowns in early spring or autumn in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, spacing them around 1m apart. Rhubarb is a hungry, thirsty plant, so water well during dry spells and feed generously with compost or well-rotted manure. Mulch to retain moisture, and cut back old leaves in late winter to make way for fresh growth. Avoid harvesting heavily in the first year to let plants establish, then pull stalks as needed through spring and summer.
