Growing Rhubarb at home
by Sarah - January 26th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Thompson & Morgan have this range of rhubarb. Multi-pack options are available on some varieties.
Rhubarb is an early plant – if you have enough plants you can force one or two to provide an even earlier harvest too. Don’t overdo it and be nice to the plants you force the following year as it can take a lot of energy out of them.
Easy to grow even in a shady corner. Doesn’t like to be disturbed much though so don’t put near invasive plants. Keep it covered in winter with a good layer of compost or manure.
If you want to grow fruit at home then rhubarb is one of the least effort plants. You can use it in pies and crumbles or stewed and served with yoghurt.
There is also autumn planting varieties available but these are all suited for spring planting.
Rhubarb RHS Collection (Spring Planting) – 2 plants – 1 of each variety £16.99
Thompson & Morgan have teamed up with the RHS to offer the first AGM cultivars from its 112 plant National Collection of Rhubarbs. These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.Collection comprises 1 plant each of:Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ – Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Rhubarb ‘Giant Grooveless Crimson’ – Uniform, bright red stems with a flavour that is less acidic than many cultivars.
Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ (Spring Planting) – 3 crowns £9.99
This early variety is ideal for forcing to produce long, slender, pink-tinged stalks. For a deeper, red-coloured stem, leave the stems of Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ unforced – they will still be just as sweet and delicious! This old variety is particularly reliable and easy to grow. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48”).These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb ‘Fulton’s Strawberry Surprise’ (Spring Planting) – 1 plant £9.99
Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Voted the best flavoured rhubarb in the RHS Wisley trials, this superb variety also holds an RHS AGM. The attractive stems of Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ are perfect for making delicious pies and crumbles. Ideal for growing in borders or large patio containers. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb ‘Fulton’s Strawberry Surprise’ Patio Kit – 1 plant + 1 grow bag £14.99
Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ was voted the best flavoured rhubarb in RHS Wisley trials and holds an RHS AGM. The attractive stems are perfect for making delicious pies and crumbles. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).These rhubarb crowns are supplied with 40 litre bags making them perfect for growing in small spaces such as patios and balconies. These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb ‘Giant Grooveless Crimson’ (Spring Planting) – 1 plant £9.99
This compact rhubarb produces a bountiful supply of tall, uniform, fully coloured, bright red stems. Rhubarb ‘Giant Grooveless Crimson’ has a flavour that is less acidic than many cultivars making it perfect for delicious crumbles and jams. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48”).These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb ‘Stockbridge Arrow’ (Spring Planting) – 2 budded crowns £6.99
Rhubarb ‘Stockbridge Arrow’ has an increasing reputation of as one of the best modern rhubarb varieties available. The long, thick stems are a strong cardinal red colour, topped with distinctive arrow shaped leaves. The stems of this Yorkshire bred variety are also easy to pull. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48”).These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ (Spring Planting) – 2 budded crowns £6.99
Regarded as the earliest maturing variety, Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ is ideal for forcing to provide tender pink sticks as early as February, but it can also be grown unforced in the normal way. This RHS AGM variety produces a moderate yield of pink stems streaked with apple green. These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48”).
Rhubarb ‘Victoria’ (Spring Planting) – 3 crowns £9.99
The greenish-pink stems of Rhubarb ‘Victoria’ have tender flesh with an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. Once established, this popular, traditional variety will produce a heavy crop, year after year. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48”).These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.
Rhubarb Patio Kit (Autumn Planting) – 1 large crown + 1 grow bag £9.99
Strong plants produce flushes of eye-catching, red stems with a well balanced acidity. These rhubarb crowns are supplied with two 40 litre bags making them perfect for growing in small spaces such as patios and balconies. Delicious in pies and crumbles! Bareroot plants supplied. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 120cm (48″).