{"product_id":"ga-rhubarbe-victoria-bio","title":"Organic 'Victoria' Rhubarb","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eOrganic 'Victoria' rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) from the seed company Gaia, a robust heritage perennial with tangy red stems, ideal for desserts and jams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e'Victoria' rhubarb is a reliable, old-fashioned variety, prized for its fleshy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"284\"\u003ebright red stalks with a\u003c\/strong\u003e tangy, aromatic flavor, perfect for pies, compotes, jams, syrups, and sauces. This generous perennial thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"458\"\u003ecool climates\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a very early spring harvest and producing for many years once established.\u003cbr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e Easy to care for, it develops large, decorative leaves and a strong root system, thriving in \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"735\"\u003efertile, deep, well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"778\"\u003efull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its vigor and high yield make it an essential plant for Nordic gardens and family vegetable patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eDid you know that?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eRhubarb, long used as a medicinal plant in Asia, only became a food in the 18th century, when sugar became more readily available in Europe. Before then, its intensely tart flavor made it difficult to eat raw. The 'Victoria' variety, which appeared in the 19th century, revolutionized this: it was one of the first rhubarb varieties selected for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003etender, flavorful, and less astringent flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , paving the way for the famous English rhubarb tart.\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e In the past, it was also used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003enatural dye\u003c\/strong\u003e , its roots producing a subtle golden yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Garlic, strawberry, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin, cucumber, asparagus, bean, onion, cabbage, chives, beetroot, sage, catnip, dill \u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : None direct, but avoid nutrient-hungry trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Broad, herbaceous, vigorous clump\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tangy red stems, early harvest, productive perennial, perfect for desserts and preserves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eStem color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red\u003cbr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, tangy, aromatic flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e : The leaves should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eSow the seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003ein early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e2.5 cm (1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Transplant outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eabout 8 weeks after the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e or sow directly when the soil has warmed up.\u003cbr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e Plant rhubarb in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e , in fertile, cool but well-drained soil. Water moderately ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003elevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003e ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e90-120 cm (36-48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e120 cm (48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows, as the plant becomes bulky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e It requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003ea full year of growth\u003c\/strong\u003e before the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e Do not harvest anything in the first year to allow for deep root development.\u003cbr data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e From the second year onwards, harvest the stems in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eApril or spring\u003c\/strong\u003e , pulling sharply at the base rather than cutting, which stimulates production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e Remove the large, inedible leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003e For storage, allow air to circulate in the refrigerator or keep in an airtight container, knowing that the texture will be less crunchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003e • Pies, crumbles, cakes and muffins\u003cbr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003e • Compotes, jams, tangy syrups\u003cbr data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003e • Sauces for meats and savory dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003e • Roasted or poached rhubarb\u003cbr data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e • Classic pairing with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , vanilla or ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e'Victoria' rhubarb is a reliable and generous heirloom perennial, perfect for gardeners seeking a long-lasting, productive, and delicious plant. 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