Rhubarb crown ('Rheum rhabarbarum 'Ruby Jack') - 1 bare-root crown

The ‘Ruby Jack’ rhubarb is a striking variety known for its deep red, juicy stalks and balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. Compared to other varieties, it is less fibrous and retains its beautiful red color during cooking, making it ideal for compotes, pies, and jams.

‘Ruby Jack’ is a vigorous grower with a high yield and can be harvested from late spring through summer. It thrives best in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and is also very hardy, allowing it to sprout again each year.

Key features

• Harvest: from late June
• Taste: sour
• Location: sun
• Planting distance: 100-150 cm

Tips and care:

• Planting: November to March
• Pruning: in autumn, mainly remove flower stalks and old or damaged leaves to encourage healthy, juicy stems in the spring.
• Open ground or pots: you can grow rhubarb in pots; the larger the pot, the better they will perform. They will always grow better and produce more stalks in open ground.