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Rheum rhabarbarum
RHUBARB-VICTORIA is one of the easiest Rhubarbs to raise from seed and can be harvested in one year after sowing. Victoria Rhubarb is a superior variety that hasn’t been improved upon since its creation more than 150 years. Large plants that give generous crops of full flavored, long succulent stems year after year with very little maintenance
Soak seeds for an hour before planting. Sow 2 seeds per pot in good quality soil based compost at a minimum temperature of 21°C to ensure good germination. Once the germinated move to a well lit cooler location. At around 60 days thin to the strongest plant and acclimatize to outdoor conditions. When 15-20cm in height plant out to their final growing position in good light with ample organic matter dug in. Needs cold to turn red.
| Germination Time (Days) | 5 – 10 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 100 – 140 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 – 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 40 – 50 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 40 – 60 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
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Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Clubroot Root rot, White rust, Alternaria leaf spot
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
