{"product_id":"rhubarb-seeds-victoria","title":"RHUBARB Seeds, Victoria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictoria (Rheum rhabarbarum 'Victoria') is a hardy heirloom rhubarb grown for its thick, tart stalks that blend green and red.\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-lived perennial that comes back year after year for pies, sauces, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rheum rhabarbarum 'Victoria'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial in USDA zones 3 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly in the second year, fully from the third year on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch for seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePies, crisps, and crumbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces and compotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJams and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA permanent edible perennial bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTart spring desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors and transplant to a permanent, sunny spot in deep, rich, well-drained soil. Rhubarb is a long-lived perennial, so prepare the bed well and avoid harvesting the first year to let the crowns establish. Water consistently and feed each spring. Harvest stalks by pulling, never the leaves. Only the stalks are edible; the leaves contain oxalic acid and are poisonous if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, sharply tart, and tangy, mellowing into a rich flavor when sweetened and cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304497975574,"sku":"SQ6843525","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/RHUBARB_Seeds_Victoria.jpg?v=1764620699","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/rhubarb-seeds-victoria","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}