{"title":"Rhubarb","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eRhubarb Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e(Rheum rhabarbarum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eA hardy perennial originating from the cooler parts of Asia. Plants form large, leafy clumps to around 1 m, producing thick red-green stalks harvested from the outside as needed. Rhubarb is traditionally cooked for desserts, often paired with apples. It prefers consistent watering and generous fertilising for strong stalk production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eLeaves contain high levels of oxalic acid and should not be eaten, but they make excellent mulch around fruit trees and perennial beds. Rhubarb tolerates partial shade and multiplies readily through crown division.\u003cbr data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eSow in spring or summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rhubarb-victoria-490","title":"Rhubarb Victoria Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria is a classic heirloom Rhubarb known for its vigorous, upright growth and heavy, reliable yields. The substantial stalks are predominantly green, developing attractive crimson colouring as temperatures cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stalks have excellent flavour with the characteristic tartness that makes rhubarb so good for pies, crumbles, jams, preserves and stewed desserts. Harvest the larger outside stems as required, leaving younger central growth to continue developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria is an old English variety dating to the Victorian era, when rhubarb became enormously popular as a garden and culinary crop. Its productivity, hardiness and dependable flavour helped establish it as a widely grown variety that remains popular with home gardeners today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Only the stalks are eaten. Rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalates and other compounds and should not be consumed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Generally unsuitable except in cool highland areas\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–November in cooler districts\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 10–15 mm deep into trays or pots and keep moist until germination. Transplant established seedlings into rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, spacing plants approximately 75–100 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in cooler climates or provide some afternoon shade in warmer areas. Keep well watered and feed generously during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow young plants to establish before harvesting heavily. Harvest mature outside stalks by pulling them cleanly from the base rather than cutting, leaving younger stems to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 60 seeds per gram.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649678594266,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46768537927898,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Rhubarb_Victoria.jpg?v=1785209326"},{"product_id":"rhubarb-crimson-926","title":"Rhubarb Crimson Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson is a perennial Rhubarb producing large leafy plants to approximately 1 m tall, with attractive red to crimson stalks that develop particularly strong colouring during the cooler winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tart, flavoursome stalks are traditionally cooked with sugar for desserts, pies, crumbles, jams and preserves, and pair especially well with apples and berries. Harvest the larger outside stems as required, leaving the younger central growth to continue developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb originates from the cooler regions of Asia, where related species have a long history of cultivation, initially for medicinal use. It later became an important culinary crop in Europe, valued for its distinctive tart stalks and ability to return year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants prefer fertile soil with plenty of organic matter and consistent moisture. They tolerate some shade, particularly in warmer climates, and established plants can also be propagated by dividing the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Only the stalks are eaten. Rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalates and other compounds and should not be consumed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 30 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Generally unsuitable except in cool highland areas\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–November in cooler districts\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 10–15 mm deep into trays or pots and keep moist until germination. Transplant seedlings into rich, well-drained soil once established, spacing plants approximately 75–100 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in cool climates or provide some afternoon shade in warmer areas. Water regularly and feed generously during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow young plants to establish well before harvesting heavily. Once mature, pull the larger outside stalks from the base as required rather than cutting into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649651429594,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_7b2e821d-2ebd-46d6-ae4a-d89331f4ba0f.jpg?v=1754016795"},{"product_id":"rhubarb-glaskins-perpetual-1008","title":"Rhubarb Glaskins Perpetual Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaskins Perpetual is a reliable, long-lived Rhubarb prized for its extended harvest season. Vigorous plants form substantial clumps with large green leaves and long, bright red stalks that remain tender and succulent over a longer period than many traditional varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stalks have a pleasantly tart flavour and are considered less acidic than many older rhubarbs. Excellent for pies, crumbles, stewed fruit, jams and preserves, they pair particularly well with apples, strawberries and warming spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaskins Perpetual is an old British variety, introduced in the early 20th century and selected for its ability to continue producing tender stalks later into the season. This extended cropping habit is the origin of the name ‘Perpetual’ and remains one of its most useful characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb originates from cooler parts of Asia, where related species were cultivated for centuries before rhubarb became established as a culinary crop in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Only the stalks are eaten. 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