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Quantity
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1 Crown
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Height
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70 cm - 1.5 mtrs
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Planting Depth
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Crown just below the soil surface
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Description
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Deep red skinned stems, bitter-sweet flavour
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Price
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E
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Variety Name
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EVER RED
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Position
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Full Sun/Part Shade
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Harvest In
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Harvest once established all year round.
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Application
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Ideally grown in a vegetable plot in a permanent position. Deep red skinned stems, bitter-sweet flavour.
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Caution
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LEAVES ARE TOXIC DON’T EAT
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Best Use
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PIES, TARTS, DESSERTS & STEWED
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Row Space
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Plant 1 - 1.5 mtrs apart
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Planting Time
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Plant from Winter/Early Spring
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Season
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PRODUCE
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Cultivation
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Produces deep red skinned stems. When harvesting, cut stalks with a sharp knife at ground level, but once the stalks become too thin then cease. Rhubarb likes lots of water and regular feeding. Enjoys cool climates.
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Botanical Name
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Rheum x hybridum
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Produce Type
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RHUBARB
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Soil Position
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Very rich organic, well drained soil. After planting add a cup of general purpose fertilizer per plant. Thrives on regular composting. Doesn’t like to be disturbed needs to be planted in a permanent position.
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