Rhubarb German Wine

Rhubarb German Wine

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  • Rhubarb German Wine - 8089A
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Rheum x coltorum "German Wine" Large stalks are dark red and very sweet. Great for eating raw or for baking and canning purposes. One of the most vigorous varietiesrnwhere the second harvest in the same season is the highest. Stalks are easy to pull.

Planting Instructions

Do not soak these roots, plant directly into garden. Does best in an open position and can be grown in most types of soil. It will tolerate semi-shade. Soggy wet locations should be avoided. Plant 35 in. apart in soil that has been deeply mixed with peat moss or leaf mold. Bury the root, leaving any new shoots just protruding from the soil. Firm the soil and deeply water. Harvesting should commence the second year. Pick only a few stems until the plants are well established. Cut off any flowering spikes at once.

Crop Care
Rhubarb is easy to grow but with a bit of extra care and attention you can increase your yield and produce a better quality stem.

At the end of the growing season give your plants a good feed in the form of a top dressing of well rotted garden compost making sure you don't pile it up around the stems. Keep the area around the plant free of weeds and give an occasional good soaking in prolonged dry periods.

Flower heads may appear in early Spring and these should be removed quickly to stop the plant producing seed. If the happens your rhubarb will be significantly weakened and will be unlikely to recover to full strength.

Crown rot is the only issue likely to be a problem but can be avoided by planting in well drained soil and being careful not to bury the growing tips under compost.

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Natacha Zeba (Canada)
8089A - 1 root

It did not breat dormancy; it just rot.

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We are sorry to hear about your rhubarb! Please know that you are welcome to submit a warranty claim. Claims must be submitted no later than October 31st in the year purchased.

To help us properly review your claim, please include clear photos of the plant and area where the plant has been planted. Photos are required for all warranty claims.

To better understand the situation and provide you with the best possible assistance, we also ask that you include the following information:
The steps you took during the planting process (such as soil preparation, planting depth, and spacing).Details about how you have been caring for the plant since planting, including your watering schedule, fertilization, sunlight exposure, and the approximate temperature conditions.

Once we receive this information, our Customer Service team will carefully review your claim and follow up with you as soon as possible.

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Nick Dowdell (Canada)
8089A - 1 root

Died almost immediately when planted but company was great

Hi Nick, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact us so we can assist you further and make this right. Thank you for your feedback!

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Rita Macfarlane
8089A - 1 root

No sign of life since planting.

We’re sorry to hear that your rhubarb has not shown any signs of life since planting. Rhubarb crowns can sometimes take time to become established, especially during their first season, as they focus on developing a strong root system before producing visible growth.

However, we understand how disappointing it is to see no growth after planting. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to continue monitoring feedback on this variety.