Rhubarb Lider

Early ripe variety. The period from spring regrowth to the first harvest is 35-45 days. Petioles are thick, juicy, with soft flesh, sweet-sour taste. Petioles are harvested when they reach a length of 20-30 cm. They are grown by sowing seeds in open ground for seedlings. The seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place in the fall or next spring. Petioles are used to make desserts, jelly, stewed fruit, and jam. Package content approxim 0.5 g ******************************************************************************************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS. Sowing: Sow in late winter to spring or late summer to autumn Soak the seeds in water for a few hours before planting. Plant the seeds in a peaty mixture or into peat pots to making transplanting them easier and then put them in a sunny window. Rhubarb seeds germinate quickly. Position: Good garden drainage is essential in growing rhubarb, planting in raised beds helps ensure against rotting of the crowns. Crowns will have longevity of many years, but because of diseases and insects, it is normal to reset a bed after four to five years Planting out: For spring sown seedlings, transplant outside when the plants about 3 to 4in tall. For autumn sown seedlings, plant them outside in early April, as the weather turns warmer. Use a mixture of 50% compost and 50% garden soil. Protect the seedlings from the bright sun. Be careful to not over water it as rhubarb can get root rot if the ground is too wet. Space 1 metre (36in) apart. Much smaller will seriously crowd the plants, result in a diminished crop and increase the likelihood of spreading disease. A two to three year old plant can easily grow to 1.25m (48in) in diameter and 1m (36in) tall. Plant the roots with the crown bud 5cm (2in) below the surface of the soil. Dig the hole for the crown extra large and mix composted manure or peat moss with the soil to be placed around the roots. Firm the soil around the roots but keep it loose over the buds. Water and fertilise the crowns after planting