Rhubarb Red Champagne Single Pack

Rhubarb Red Champagne is a sweet tasting, early variety, one of the most popular varieties and is incredibly easy to grow. When forced, stems turn a beautiful shade of pink, and unforced they are ruby red in colour.

This long, scarlet stem is deliciously sweet in flavour. Rhubarb is a very versatile ingredient with many culinary uses, from desserts and sauces to breads and jams.

Please note that rhubarb leaves are poisonous and must be removed completely from the stalks before they are cooked.

Rhubarb requires a rich soil, which includes plenty of well-rotted compost/manure if available. Dig over the area with a fork, removing any weeds. Plant the crown (root) so the top is just level with the surface of the soil. Plant firmly, treading the soil around the roots. Water well and keep the soil moist during growing season.

Harvest from April to June but do not pull any stems for the first season to allow the plant to become established.

Only pulling a few in the second season will be beneficial to the plant. Always cease pulling at the end of July to allow the plant to build up its strength again. Freshly pulled stems should be used within a day or two. Eat only the stems – do NOT eat the leaves.

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