- Perennial 150cm
- Red and green stems
- Quick growing
Description
Rhubarb- Lider Red
Rheum rhabarbarum
- Perennial 150cm
- Red and 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 are red at the base and fade to light green at the leaves. Very productive variety. Excellent tart flavour; most commonly used in desserts. Good stewed and in pies and sauces. DO NOT EAT LEAVES, Rhubarb leaves are poisonous.
Seeds per gram: 75
Product code: Z-10170_P
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 12mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 20-23°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
Row Spacing | 70cm |
Plant Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Height | 150cm |
Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 365 days |
*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.
How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
Rhubarb- Lider Red
I planted all 20 seeds and received 10 very vigorous plants that are growing quickly without issues. While that does not seem like a great germination rate, I planted these seeds direct into place which always lowers the germination rate somewhat as the soil is not as warm as it would be in a tray. I am very happy with this result. After they emerge the plants put on true leaves and size very quickly my seedlings are about a month old with 3 or 4 true leaves per seedling. Recommend this variety.