Our Rhubarb ‘Taster’ Collection brings together three very flavoursome rhubarb varieties that are easy to grow, keeping your kitchen well equipped to make pies, crumbles and jams all through the season. All you need to do is make sure your soil is well-manured and there’s plenty of custard to go round! Collection comprises of: ‘Timperley Early’ – The earliest maturing rhubarb which is good for forcing to crop as early as February. You can also grow unforced. RHS AGM winner with good yields of pink and green tinged stems. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).; ‘Polish Raspberry’ – Hefty and thick red stalks with amazing sweetness, growing vigorously without needing to force to harvest early rhubarb. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″). ‘Victoria’ – Very well balanced of sweet and acidic, cropping heavily ever year after becoming established in your garden. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).
Growing Information
Plant rhubarb from autumn to spring in a sunny position in well drained soil. Prepare the soil in advance by digging in plenty of well rotted manure and clearing all weeds. When planting rhubarb crowns, set them so that the top of the crown sits 3cm (1″) below soil level and allow a spacing of 75cm (30″) between plants.
