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Rhubarb 'Glaskin's Perpetual' is the ideal variety for tarts, pies, jams and wines. Produces large, juicy, tasty stems that can be harvested even late in the season thanks to the low oxalic acid content. If started in heat in late winter it can even be harvested lightly in the following year, making this a great variety for quick results. A hardy perennial that is easy to raise and care for and even produces some varied stem colours. Sow Rhubarb seeds individually from March to April at a depth of 1.6mm (ΒΌ) in a good quality seed compost. Place in a propagator at a temperature of 20-25C (70-75F), or seal the pots inside a polythene bags until after germination, which usually takes up to 21- 40 days. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Once the seedlings have emerged lower the temperature and later move them to a cold frame before planting out in late spring in a sunny position in well drained soil. Prepare the soil in advance by digging in plenty of well rotted manure and clearing all weeds. Transplant rhubarb carefully, so as not to disturb the roots, allowing 1m (3ft) between each plant. During the first year after planting, resist the temptation to harvest the stems, in order to allow the plant to become properly established. In spring, remove the emerging flower heads as they appear. From the second year, stems can be harvested from April to June, when the leaves have fully unfurled. Pull from the base of each stem and twist them away from the crown. Product Specifications: Position in: full sun or semi shade Height: Up to 60m Spread: Up to 120cm Supplied as 1 x Seed Packet (60 Seeds) Delivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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