Rhubarb crowns, which variety?

Krakkkers

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?

Brie

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?

fatbelly

£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

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.

Nobbie1967

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

Just ordered some seeds from amazon which i will put in pots, may get a crown tomorrow from Wilkos.

Farway

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

Krakkkers

I assume growing from seeds i will not get a crop till next year?

Farway

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

comeandgo

Even with a crown you won’t get rhubarb this year, you are supposed to leave them alone the first year.

Krakkkers

Oh dear, looks like i will be buying my Rhubarb for a while yet.