�� Rhubarb ‘Victoria’ Crown ‘Victoria’ rhubarb is one of the most popular traditional rhubarb varieties in the UK. It produces long green-red stalks with a good balance of sweetness and acidity, making it ideal for cooking. �� Botanical name: Rheum × hybridum ‘Victoria’ Type: Perennial vegetable grown from a crown Height: about 60–90 cm tall Spread: around 90–120 cm Harvest season: usually April to July ��️ Stalks & flavour Colour: green with red blush Taste: mild, less sour than some varieties Best uses: crumbles pies jams stewed rhubarb �� What is a rhubarb crown? A rhubarb crown is the root base with buds from which new stalks grow. Planting crowns is the fastest way to establish rhubarb compared with seed.
