This early variety is ideal for forcing to produce long, slender, pink-tinged stalks. For a deeper, red-coloured stem, leave the stems of Rhubarb ‘Champagne’ unforced – they will still be just as sweet and delicious! This old variety is particularly reliable and easy to grow.. These are two year old and ready for immediate planting,will crop a little this year. Growing Instructions Plant carefully, so as not to disturb the roots, 1m (3ft) apart in a good, fertile garden soil to which plenty of compost has been added. Aftercare Instructions Once planted do not move them again Water in dry weather, top dress around the crowns with a well rotted compost in early summer and repeat each year. They can be picked until mid summer, always leaving at least 4 leaves per plant.
