Rhubarb- Glaskins Perpetual

Rhubarb- Glaskins Perpetual

Rheum rhabarbarum

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• Perennial 150cm

• Red or green stems

• Quick growing

Perennial vegetable growing to 150cm. Very quick growing plants that can be harvested lightly in their first year. Long stems that vary in colour from green to pink to red. Excellent flavour; most commonly used in desserts. Good stewed and in pies and sauces. DO NOT EAT LEAVES, Rhubarb leaves are poisonous.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	12mm
When:	Spring and summer
Row Spacing:	70cm
Position:	Part or full sun, moist well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	50cm
Hardiness:	Hardy
Plant Height:	150cm

*Notes: Keep well watered. Pick as required always leaving a few centre stems. Remove any flowering stems. DO NOT EAT LEAVES, Rhubarb leaves are poisonous.

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