{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/rhubarb-victoria-490","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}