Crimson Red rhubarb

Crimson Red rhubarb produces lovely, thick stalks that are a vibrant red inside and out. The fiber-free stalks are crisp and juicy—just perfect for cooking or baking. Treat these plants well and they’ll be productive for decades!

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• zones 3 to 8

Spacing

• 4 feet

Moisture

• at least 1 inch per week

Notes

• cold-hardy
• prefers well-drained soil
• plant budded root divisions/crowns
• harvest in second or third year after planting
• fertilize with nitrogen in spring; phosphorus in fall
• leaves are poisonous; eat only the stalks

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