{"product_id":"rhubarb","title":"Rhubarb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA variety of rhubarb with gigantic leaves and long, thick, red stalks. Flavour is excellent and perfect for baking and preserves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is vigorous and will quickly fill-in any well-draining, sunny spot, easily reaching over 5 feet wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rhubarb is propagated from large divisions from our plants, not seed, so our potted plants are much larger and more established than what's commonly available bare root. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb recipe idea: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreate stewed rhubarb by simmering cut rhubarb with sugar and a small amount of water. Then freeze the stewed rhubarb in freezie bags or popsicle molds. Stewed rhubarb freezies are such a treat in the summer! Mouthwatering flavour and very refreshing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhubarb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stems (Note: leaves are toxic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e April - June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-grown size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3' tall x 4-6' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile. Remove flower stalks in spring to help plant focus on vegetative growth (producing more stems and leaves).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally resistant to pests, including insects, rabbits and deer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoteworthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, vigorous plants. High yields. Excellent flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"Available Now \/ 1 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":48892329853229,"sku":"","price":21.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Available Now \/ 2 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":48892329885997,"sku":"","price":32.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring 2027 Preorder \/ 1 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":52330350903597,"sku":null,"price":21.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Spring 2027 Preorder \/ 2 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":52330350936365,"sku":null,"price":32.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1959\/3005\/files\/IMG_6710.jpg?v=1731687831","url":"https:\/\/westcoastplants.ca\/products\/rhubarb","provider":"West Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}