Rhubarb variety but which one ?

Hi

I have left late but have about a short window to buy.

what variety would you suggest and why

Spruce

 

Timperly Early
Because it's early and a good do-er.

 

I have Timperly early easy reliable .
I do fancy Fultons strwaberry Surprise - a hint of strawberries apparently which draws me to it

 

If you have space I'd try two varieties, an early and a later. This will extend the harvest if you really like rhubarb. Timperley early isn't one I've tried but I do know it's popular for a reason. Our early, for forcing, is champagne, and the one that goes on until late summer/early autumn, is glaskins perpetual (it doesn't have the oxalic acid which other cultivars do, so you can pick it all season). There are plenty of cultivars to choose from though, so see what is available locally. I quite fancy fultons strawberry myself.

 

Hi all,

I have ordered Stockbridge Arrow , it’s a modern variety .. plus the crowns are huge. And it’s one of the favourites with the rhubarb growers in Yorkshire

appreciate your help


Spruce

 

That's a good one that i first had, it grows thick stalks and i freeze some after cooking it with some honey in a roasting tray in the oven, cover the tray when cooking, the honey is better than sugar.
Your welcome

 

I have Fulton's Strawberry Surprise and I like it very much.
The main drawback is that it's not ready to start picking until late April.
The stems have a lovely red tinge inside and out.
It's not as tart as Timperley Early and has a sweeter aroma than TE.

 

I’m also looking to buy a rhubarb crown. I don’t this thread is helping, I’ve probably only got room for one now I have a rapidly growing list

 

Have to be quick .. be too late in another week or two