MacDonald Rhubarb Crowns

MacDonald

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Quantity Price
3 $31.50
12 $119.70
50 $472.50
100 $840.00
500 $3,675.00

MacDonald

We have selected this rhubarb strain for its excellent production for commercial growers and home gardeners. This very vigorous, upright growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems.

Best in Zones: 4 - 8
Habit: Upright
Color: Red
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We recommend a soil pH level of 6.0 - 6.8 for rhubarb crowns.
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Rhubarb bears a light harvest in 2nd year and full harvest in 3rd year.
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Easy to grow!
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This is what one rhubarb root looks like when it is shipped.

Reviews

I have been trying to grow rhubarb in the North Carolina Piedmont off and on for the 37 years that I have lived here. I ordered MacDonald because it is resistant to crown rot and 6 crowns in case some of them succumbed. I planted them several days after they arrived, and I was worried about that because they were forming leaves in the bag, but they have not missed a beat. These are the strongest, healthiest rhubarb crowns (now plants) I have ever planted. All 6 are growing vigorously and are beautiful. I can already taste the pie i'll eat next year.

Debra K
Home Grower
Zone 8
04/09/2020

I planted three crowns a little late at the end of May. Sporadic watering and they put out leaves. The August Monsoon season brought us 5.5" of rain, and these exploded. Very pleased with vigor and flavor of small sample spear. Excellent plants. Poor early performance purely human gardener's fault!

RusticFarmer
Home Grower
Zone 6
09/02/2018

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