(1/1) Rhubarb
Rhubarb - Silvan Giant
Rheum rhababarum$12.90
Specifications of Rhubarb - Silvan Giant
Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes (Often below -2)
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Frequent Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Growth Rate Medium
Customer Tips & Reviews Rhubarb - Silvan Giant
Erskineville, nsw
I foolishly picked the stalks in the first year and the plant suffered and is only just recovering now its spring. It is in a position of total shade during late autum to winter to early spring
Bardon, Qld, Australia
I left it in the seedling tray too long and it dried out. Then I soaked it in water and in went gooey. Another I planted in the ground got eaten by grasshopers. I do like the taste when I can get hold of this vege-fruit thing.
Wannon, VIC, Australia
After planting in winter 2008 and thinking I had lost it, I came out one day to find new leaves bursting through. Although it says not to over pick in the first year to encourage growth I found that we had so much that we couldn't pick enough to keep...
