Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.
Victoria is well-adapted to most regions and is widely-grown commercially. The large, tender, rosy-red stalks gradually turn to pink and then solid green towards the tip. Sweeter and milder than other varieties.
Victoria is an easy-to-grow perennial (Zones 4-8) that can live for 10-15 years or longer.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Full Sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. *Rhubarb is a heavy feeder and will yield better when given annual spring applications of compost.
PLANT SPACING: 36"
HARVEST: Do not harvest the first year. Harvest lightly, a few stalks (actually petioles) per plant, the second year. In subsequent years all stalks 1" or more in diameter may be harvested for 6-8 weeks. Leave smaller stalks to make food for the crown and next year's production. Harvest by snapping or cutting the stalks at the base. Remove seed stalks. Crowns may be divided after 3-5 years.
