Which Rhubarb plant is the best?

[Jitterbug]

Hi there

I wonder if anyone could tell me/ or recommend which rhubarb is the best to grow down in the Dorset area.  I quite like the Pink Rhubarb (Champagne?)that I bought once but how easy is it to grow ?  - also is it worth growing from seed or buying a 'crown'.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

Jitterbug

[Jitterbug]

[cambourne7]

HI

I think i grew victoria from seed and it was very sucessful.

If you PM me your address i can send you some seeds.

lakeviewallotment

[bennettsleg]

victoria is also hard to kill. my seedlings all withered and died in the heat wave and when it rained, they popped up again.

mrs KP, I haven't forgotten my promise, I will send some, it's on my list of things to do and part of me doesn't want to send seedlings that A: will die, B: are laughable and C: are sooooo benettsleg (all of the above!)  ;D

[saddad]

A couple of the newer ones Cawood and Stockbridge Arrow are supposed to be very good... mine just came with the allotment,....
::)

[powerspade]

I sowed Victoria Rhubarb seed two years ago, I have good healthy plants and hope to start pulling next spring

[cambourne7]

dito

I have been told that innitaly they will be very sour so i should boil it down with some apple.

[Jitterbug]

Thanks for all the replies guys.  Did not realise that I would have to wait two years to start tasting them.  Oh well, better late than never.  I might just plant some more in 12 months time just to ensure a continual supply.

Jitterbug