{"product_id":"rhubarb-root-crimson-cherry","title":"Rhubarb Root, Crimson Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) grows high yields of large ribbed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, ruby red rhubarb stems that can grow up to 2' tall, with the entire plant growing to 4' tall. Its most famous use is in pies or jellies, but this versatile vegetable can be used for savory recipes such as sauces, soups, chutneys, and pickles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Choose a permanent in-ground location for this perennial that will continue to produce for many years. It will begin producing one year after it is planted, but wait until the second year and for stalks to grow to at least 10\" before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you prefer to grow from seed, try \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhubarb-seeds-bare-roots\/products\/rhubarb-victoria\"\u003eVictoria Rhubarb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh yields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTart and crunchy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduces for many years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnjoys cool weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSEED PLANTING TIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Rheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLife cycle: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardiness zones: 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlanting season: Spring, fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to maturity: 2nd year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepth to plant roots: 2\" below soil surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between plants: 24\"-48\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between rows: 36\"-48\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil types: Sandy, loamy, rich, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil pH: 5.5-6.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater needs: Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSun needs: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrost tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrought tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer resistant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood companion plants: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-asparagus-seeds\"\u003eAsparagus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-beet-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-beet-seeds\"\u003eBeet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-broccoli-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-broccoli-seeds\"\u003eBroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/catnip\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/catnip\"\u003eCatnip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-chives\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-chives\"\u003eChives\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-dill-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/all-dill-seeds\"\u003eDill\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-garlic-bulbs\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/all-garlic-bulbs\"\u003eGarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roots-bulbs\/products\/horseradish-root-bigtop\"\u003eHorseradish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mint\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/mint\"\u003eMint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-onion-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-onion-seeds\"\u003eOnion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-sage\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-sage\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thyme\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/thyme\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e Space 4 feet apart 1-3 inches below the surface of the soil with buds facing up. Water well at planning \u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e Sufficient moisture during the hot days of summer \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants can grow 2-3 feet wide so pick a space that is not overcrowded Choose a good drainage soil\/spot, rhubarb will rot if its too wet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-Rhubarb (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Single Root","offer_id":39347516670085,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5 Roots","offer_id":39347516702853,"sku":"","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/rhubarbroots1_1200x_f5df3a19-141c-41a7-9e9a-2ea7635fd23f.jpg?v=1681930437","url":"https:\/\/www.scotlandsarchitects.com\/products\/rhubarb-root-crimson-cherry","provider":"scotlandsarchitects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}