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Rhubarb crowns, which variety?

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Krakkkers
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So i posted in another thread that i wanted to grow Rhubarb, now i am ready to go ahead but what variety should i go for and where to purchase?.
You can get Rhubarb crowns on ebay and Amazon for about £6.99 each, is this ok?
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  • Brie
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    Don't know the answer to your question but is there a reason that you don't want to buy from a local supplier who will know what will cope well in your area?
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    £2.50 at Wilko

    https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-rhubarb-crown-raspberry-red/p/0406369

    Sorry, can't comment on variety. I like the one we grow but I've no idea what it is
  • RAS
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    edited 27 April 2023 at 6:10PM
    Do you have a local allotment site?

    Mine currently has a number of crowns that were dumped by the hut, and I'm taking some to the plant library/exchange later. 

    The bog standard is Victoria which is mid season.
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  • Nobbie1967
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    I think I have Timperly Early as it always comes up quick in spring when there’s not much else around. I’d definitely go for an early variety.
  • Krakkkers
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    Just ordered some seeds from amazon which i will put in pots, may get a crown tomorrow from Wilkos.
  • Farway
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    Krakkkers said:
    Just ordered some seeds from amazon which i will put in pots, may get a crown tomorrow from Wilkos.
    Check over the Wilko crowns, give them a squeeze before buying. I have found some dried up & wizened ones there due to being in a warm shop for ages
    Eight out of ten owners who expressed a preference said their cats preferred other peoples gardens
  • Krakkkers
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    I assume growing from seeds i will not get a crop till next year?
  • Farway
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    Krakkkers said:
    I assume growing from seeds i will not get a crop till next year?
    You'll be lucky even then, three years with a good wind, and you may just get stringy sticks from seed

    Eight out of ten owners who expressed a preference said their cats preferred other peoples gardens
  • comeandgo
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    Even with a crown you won’t get rhubarb this year, you are supposed to leave them alone the first year.
  • Krakkkers
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    Oh dear, looks like i will be buying my Rhubarb for a while yet.
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