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Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb, wherever do you start with rhubarb. I once grew 'Prince Albert' and 'Victoria'
under the apple trees (I once grew apple trees ...). Rhubarb is always fun to grow, it produces
leafy exuberance and an occasional bowful of stewed cheerfulness. I have some space, I don't seem to have found any rhubarb lately
, so I planted this one. 'Raspberry Red' sounded promising, this is what it has managed so far. I am peckish, and I think destined to remain so for a while. James Mcintyre online says: "Originating from ‘Rhubarb Triangle’ in West Yorkshire, an outstanding early cropping variety that produces high quality deep red thick stalks, literally bursting with flavour." On the other hand, Otter Farm say: "An old Dutch Variety that’s recently been reintroduced. I haven’t grown it yet but its deep red stalks are supposed to be especially sweet and delicious and of very fine quality. I’m certainly looking forward to when mine are old enough to harvest from. A mid-season, good grower and heavy cropper, that loves full sun." In brief, I got it from Lelant Garden Centre but I don't know where it came from! |
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| 9th July 2011 | ||
