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Rhubarb Plant Champagne
Rheum x hybridum 'Champagne'
- One of the earliest varieties and recognised as one of the best for forcing.
- If forced, the slender stems turn a beautiful shade of pink.
- Left to grow unforced stems are juicy and sweet.
- A heritage variety that is reliable and easy to grow.
Supplied as a pot grown plant.
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Description
This classic old variety is arguably one of the best varieties of Rhubarb there is - and when it comes to forcing it probably is the best! Unforced, the ruby-red thin stems are ready for harvest late May. Forced, the stems have a beautiful pale pink tinge.
Either way it is a gorgeously sweet variety, and perfect for making its namesake - Rhubarb Champagne.
Reliable and very easy to grow.
- Prefers a rich but well drained soil.
- Plant any time of year, spacing plants 3 x 3 feet (90 x 90 cm) apart.
- Keep weed free and water well in dry spells.
- Avoid harvesting in the first year and only lightly in the second.
- Harvest by grasping at the base of the stalk and tearing away from the clump.
- When growth dies down in the Autumn generously mulch the crown with well rotted manure or similar.
Forcing
- Forcing rhubarb results in an earlier crop that is sweeter and more tender (though with a smaller overall yield).
- To force Rhubarb, cover the crowns shortly after Christmas with a light excluding container with a removable lid - to ensure light is fully excluded you can pile up organic matter or similar around the base.
- Periodically remove the lid from your container and check for shoots, removing when large enough.
- After approximately mid April, uncover the crowns and allow to grow away in the normal way - though avoid cropping from a forced crown for a year or two in order to allow it to recover.
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