{"product_id":"timperley-early-rhubarb-single-pack","title":"Timperley Early Rhubarb Single Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring Planting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL PREPARATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb prefers a well-drained, fertile soil. Incorporate well rotted manure into the soil a month before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace rhubarb roots a meter apart, dig a hole large enough, so any buds are 5cm below the surface of the soil. Cover and firm around the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch around the crown of the plant in winter with well rotted manure. Remove any flower spikes that appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the rhubarb plant to settle in for the first year without harvesting any stalks. The second season only harvested a few stalks, by the third season most of the stalks can be taken. To harvest, gently pull and twist the stalks rather than cutting. Remove the leaves as they are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The Sutton’ can be used for ‘forced rhubarb’. Using a bucket, dustbin or terracotta rhubarb forcer, cover the mature plant in late Winter. The tender pink stalks will be ready to harvest in approximately one month. Only force a rhubarb plant every other year as it uses a lot of the plants' energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep frost free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown from cultivated stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrs Garden Centres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684158996763,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8208\/3355\/files\/z_5678f41c-eff9-483f-a1e7-13de98d5cf94.jpg?v=1769504604","url":"https:\/\/barrsgardencentres.co.uk\/products\/timperley-early-rhubarb-single-pack","provider":"Barrs Garden Centres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}