Crimson Red Rhubarb Crowns (Bundle of 2)

This bundle contains two dormant Crimson Red rhubarb crowns. Crimson Red is grown for its tart, red leaf stalks, which can be used in pies, sauces, jams, and other cooked recipes.

• Botanical name: Rheum rhabarbarum
• Plant form: Dormant crown divisions
• Quantity: 2 crowns
• USDA zones: 2–8
• Sun: Full sun; afternoon shade can help in warmer parts of its range
• Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Planting depth: Set the crown so its buds are about 1–2 inches below the soil surface
• Mature size: About 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide
• Harvest: Late spring to early summer after plants have established

Planting and harvest

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the crown evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged. Remove flower stalks so the plant can direct energy to its crown. Do not harvest during the first growing season. Take only a limited harvest during the second season, then harvest established plants in late spring to early summer. Stop by midsummer so the plant can rebuild reserves for the following year.

Food-safety note: Eat only the leaf stalks. Rhubarb leaf blades are toxic and must not be eaten. Remove and discard the leaf blades before preparing the stalks.

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