{"title":"Rhubarb Crowns","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRhubarb crowns for perennial garden beds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop dormant rhubarb crowns for tart edible stalks. Certification, bundle quantity, zones, stalk color, and cultivar details are stated on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSite and establishment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb is a cool-season perennial. Choose a fertile, well-drained site with sun suited to the local climate, prepare the permanent bed before planting, and maintain soil moisture without prolonged saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and leaf safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow newly planted crowns to establish before taking a substantial harvest. Harvest length and timing vary with crown age, climate, and plant vigor. Stop before weakening the crown and retain enough leaf area to support continued growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the leaf stalks are eaten. Rhubarb leaf blades are toxic and should not be eaten; remove and discard the leaves after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/rhubarb-growing-guide\"\u003erhubarb growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-vegetable-root-crowns\"\u003ePerennial Vegetable Crowns \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Rhubarb Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the canonical \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-rhubarb-a-growing-guide\"\u003erhubarb growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting, division, and harvest, then compare the rest of the permanent bed in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/perennial-vegetable-crowns-roots-growing-guide\"\u003ePerennial Vegetable Crowns \u0026amp; Roots Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crimson-rhubarb-bundle-of-2","title":"Crimson Red Rhubarb Crowns (Bundle of 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bundle contains two dormant Crimson Red rhubarb crowns.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson Red is grown for its tart, red leaf stalks, which can be used in pies, sauces, jams, and other cooked recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant crown divisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; afternoon shade can help in warmer parts of its range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the crown so its buds are about 1–2 inches below the soil surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer after plants have established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the crown evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged. Remove flower stalks so the plant can direct energy to its crown. Do not harvest during the first growing season. Take only a limited harvest during the second season, then harvest established plants in late spring to early summer. Stop by midsummer so the plant can rebuild reserves for the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood-safety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat only the leaf stalks. Rhubarb leaf blades are toxic and must not be eaten. Remove and discard the leaf blades before preparing the stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-rhubarb-a-growing-guide-is-easy-ornamental-and-deer-resistant\"\u003erhubarb growing article\u003c\/a\u003e, shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhubarb-crowns\"\u003erhubarb crowns\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-vegetable-root-crowns\"\u003eperennial vegetable crowns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543635157105,"sku":"FV240","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/crimson-cherry-rhubarb-bundle-of-2.jpg?v=1747085332"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/rhubarb-collection-thumbnail_de47f22a-76be-48ef-ba88-34c08bbfe11d.jpg?v=1786831033","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/rhubarb-crowns.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}