{"product_id":"rhubarb-seeds-organic","title":"Rhubarb Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e700 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Rhubarb Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, open-pollinated, perennial. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Rhubarb is one of the garden's most rewarding perennials - plant it once and enjoy tart, juicy stalks for a decade or more. Stalks range from green to pink\/red near the base and are prized for pies, jams, sauces, and preserves. Best in cool climates; thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. ~2,500 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 (Approximately 2 years from seed to first harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 6-8 weeks before last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture and high organic matter; pH 6.0 to 6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler 40-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade in the afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-resistant; watch for rhubarb curculio beetles and slugs around young seedlings. Crown rot can occur in poorly drained or overly wet soils. Remove and discard flowering stalks to redirect plant energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Rhubarb Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stalks green to red near base; large deep-green leaves (leaves are toxic - do not eat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Rhubarb Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart, tangy, and richly sour; sweetens considerably when cooked with sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, Drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Rhubarb in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart rhubarb seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Soak seeds in warm water for 1 to 2 hours before planting to improve germination rates. Sow 0.25 inch deep in individual pots using a quality seed-starting mix, and keep soil evenly moist at 60 to 75 F. Seedlings typically emerge in 7 to 14 days. Transplant outdoors after hardening off for one week, spacing plants 36 to 48 inches apart in rows 48 to 60 inches apart. Choose a permanent, undisturbed location - a well-placed rhubarb plant may produce for 10 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb thrives in full sun in zones 3 through 6, but benefits from afternoon shade in warmer zones 7 and 8 to protect it from summer heat. Amend the planting bed generously with compost or well-rotted manure before transplanting. Water consistently, especially during dry spells, but avoid soggy conditions that can cause crown rot. Remove flowering stalks as soon as they appear to direct energy into stalk production. Divide crowns every 4 to 5 years to maintain vigor. Mulch generously around plants in fall to protect crowns over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Organic Rhubarb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatience is essential with rhubarb grown from seed. Do not harvest during the first year - allow plants to establish a strong root system. In the second year, harvest sparingly, taking only a few stalks per plant. By the third season, plants can be harvested more generously. Harvest stalks when they reach 12 to 18 inches long by cutting at the base or gently pulling and bending until the stalk snaps free. Always leave at least two to three stalks per plant to sustain continued growth. Harvest primarily in spring and early summer; after midsummer, allow the plant to gather energy for the following year. Important: rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid and are toxic - never eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Rhubarb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb originated in Asia, where it was cultivated for thousands of years primarily for medicinal purposes. It arrived in Europe in the 1600s and reached North America not long after, quickly earning a place in kitchen gardens across the northern states and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a true perennial vegetable, rhubarb is in a rare class of garden crops. Once established, a healthy plant can produce abundantly for a decade or more with minimal care, making it one of the best long-term investments a gardener can make. It is among the first crops ready to harvest each spring, often appearing weeks before other vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis organic rhubarb seed is an open-pollinated selection that follows the Victoria type - the most widely grown seed-strain rhubarb in North America. Stalks range from green to red near the base. Note that the deepest red colors in rhubarb are typically only achievable through vegetative propagation; seed-grown plants naturally show variation in stalk color, which does not affect flavor or productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rhubarb does best when the weather is cool. In borderline areas, I recommend planting rhubarb in a location that gets afternoon shade. The flavor deteriorates as the summer heats up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Rhubarb Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g Packet - Approximately 85 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.25 oz Bulk - Approximately 625 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz Bulk - Approximately 2,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz Bulk - Approximately 10,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb Wholesale - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Organic Rhubarb seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 g Packet","offer_id":44907561812083,"sku":"81905","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 oz","offer_id":44907561844851,"sku":"81906","price":15.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44907561877619,"sku":"81907","price":43.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44907561910387,"sku":"81908","price":133.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44907561943155,"sku":"81909","price":432.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1777478420_rhubarb_victoria_comp_4d02271c-be63-46c1-a074-5542f20d22d4.jpg?v=1777493925","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/rhubarb-seeds-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}