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CRIMSON RED

CRIMSON RED

Product Description:

Crimson Red has excellent, if not the best, rhubarb flavor. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The large, fleshy stalks are tender and never stringy. Each plant produces heavy yields of 24 inch, plump, red stalks. Very winter hardy and productive for many years. 

We ship rhubarb roots mid to late March. They need to be planted upon arrival. Not available to Canada or US Territories.
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Customer Reviews

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David D.
For some reason

Unfortunately they started off good then they died

So sorry to hear that! Without knowing the specific growing conditions, it's hard to say what happened but at Territorial our products are backed by our full guarantee! We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price (up to 1 year from purchase), whichever you prefer. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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KSera
Too soon to sample

The crowns were packaged well and arrived safely to my mailbox. They are growing well and there are three large leafstalks. Looking forward to next spring to make jams and bars.

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Richard M.
Both Dying

They grew some tiny leaves that have shriveled and fallen off. Now they seem to be dying. Maybe the roots are dormant but I don't think so. Very disappointed. An older one is about ten feet away and seems to be doing fine. The thriving one is not from Territorial

So sorry to hear that! Without knowing the specific growing conditions, it's hard to say what happened but at Territorial our products are backed by our full guarantee! We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price (up to 1 year from purchase), whichever you prefer. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Pat W.
Crimson Red are good

Happy w the roots sent in excellent condition
Would like more info @ cultivating it until harvest (1yr)

Soil Temp for Transp 45°F
Plant Spacing 3–4'
Row Spacing 4'
Fertilizer Needs High

Rheum rhabarbarum Treated as a fruit, this vegetable was used medicinally long before it was popularized in tart desserts and sauces, and is packed with vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants.

Culture
• Prefers an open, sunny place and fertile soil
• Dig in lots of compost or well-rotted manure
• Turn the soil as deeply as possible as it will help the roots grow deeper

Transplanting
• Dig a narrow trench and plant 3-4 feet apart
• Plant root division so that the growing point is just at the soil surface
• Add compost and 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer around each plant in the early spring every year

Insects & Diseases
• Consult your local county extension agent for specific problems

Harvest & Storage
• We suggest not harvesting the first year, allowing the plant to become well established
• Harvest by pulling rather than cutting
• Harvest from the bottom, stalks should be at least 10 inches
• Don't remove more than half the stalks in a summer to allow the plant to build up food reserves
• Cut off flower stalks as they emerge
• Fresh rhubarb stalks can be stored 2-3 weeks at 33°F and 90-95% relative humidity

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