Starkrimson® Rhubarb Plant
Description
The best rhubarb we’ve ever offered! The top-grade stalks you harvest from this variety are red, sweet and tangy — and oh-so-delicious. Stalks make exceptionally beautiful, tasty cobblers and pies. Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Harvest in May. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Fruit Color | Red |
Ripens/Harvest | May |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet, Tangy |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Zone Range | 4 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
Pollination is not required for this variety.
This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow rhubarb plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.