Lilly Spring Onion Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99
🌱 Rhubarb (Organic)
£2.5 - £3.99
Rhubarb is a heritage favourite and a great perennial crop for home gardeners, community plots, and school gardens. It’s perfect for Urban Harvests Co’s “grow your own” ethos, especially if you're promoting low-maintenance, long-term edible plants!
Categories:
Seeds
/
Herb Seeds
/
Organic Seeds
/
Vegetable Seeds
/
Fruit Seeds
Brand:
Urban Harvest Co
SKU: 24/496/V/57
Seed Quantity:
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb / Vegatable
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Moderate
- Germination Time 10-21 Days
- Harvest Time 1st Harvest in 2nd Year
- Best Season To Grow Late Winter - Spring (Indoors or Direct Sow)
- SunLight Needs Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Water Requirements Medium To High
- Height Of Maturity 60-90 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Asian)
🌱 Rhubarb (Organic)
✅ PDF Download:
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
🌿 Quick Facts
-
Botanical Name: Rheum rhabarbarum
-
Type: Hardy perennial
-
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
-
Height & Spread: 2–3 feet (60–90 cm)
-
Spacing: 3 feet apart
-
Harvest Time: From year 2 onwards (spring to early summer)
-
Sowing Time (for seeds): February–April indoors or March–June outdoors
🌱 How to Grow
From Seeds:
-
Sow Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before last frost in deep pots.
-
Plant ½ inch deep in moist seed compost.
-
Transplant when seedlings are strong and frost risk has passed.
-
Be Patient: Allow at least one full season for root development before harvesting.
From Crowns (Preferred Method):
-
Plant dormant crowns in early spring or autumn.
-
Position with buds just below soil level in fertile, well-drained soil.
💧 Care Tips
-
Watering: Keep soil moist, especially in dry weather and during the growing season.
-
Feeding: Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
-
Pruning: Remove flower stalks as they appear to direct energy into stems.
-
Divide every 5–6 years to rejuvenate growth.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
-
Low Maintenance: Once established, rhubarb requires little effort.
-
Cold-Loving: Thrives in UK climates with frost needed for dormancy.
-
Natural Pest Resistance: Few problems once mature — great for organic growing.
✂️ Harvesting
-
Start in Year 2: Never harvest in the first season to allow roots to strengthen.
-
Pick from April–June: Twist and pull stalks at the base (don’t cut).
-
Leave Some Stalks: Always leave a few to keep the plant healthy.
Tip: Only stalks are edible — leaves are toxic and should be composted or discarded safely.
❄️ Overwintering
-
Fully hardy — rhubarb dies back in winter and returns each spring.
-
Mulch in autumn to protect crowns and enrich soil.
🌿 Tangy, Reliable, and Wonderfully Traditional
At Urban Harvests Co, Rhubarb is a reminder that perennial crops offer long-term harvests, deep roots, and seasonal joy — all while supporting sustainable growing. 🍃💚
Similar Products
Tomato Zlatava Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99
Parsnips Albion F1 Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99
Spring Onion Eiffel Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99
Cabbage Mammoth Red Rock Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99
Cabbage Tundra F1 Seeds
£2.99 - £4.99