Rhubarb seeds ‘Lider’

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These rhubarb seeds produce the species of rhubarb ‘Lider’. It is native to parts of Bulgaria, central Asia and southern Siberia. The leaf stalks of rhubarb are the only edible parts. They contain numerous beneficial minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Moreover, it is low in calories – only 16 calories per 100 grams. Rhubarb has several uses, including making delicious jams and jellies, a cool drink and pastries. Rhubarb should not be served too often or in excessive amounts due to the fact that it contains oxalic acid.

This rhubarb can withstand cold temperatures and the harshest winters without protection in your vegetable garden. It needs a lot of water in the soil to grow, tolerates shade perfectly, but is more likely to produce in full sun. It thrives in nutrient-rich, humus-rich soils. Rhubarb can be propagated by sowing or by dividing the rootstock. Rhubarb plants are harvested three times over the course of three weeks in the second year after planting, increasing yields.

Seeding

Sow rhubarb in pots or in a seedbed in spring. Remove any flower stems that emerge in the summer.

Planting out

Plant in August, 1 m apart, in a permanent location. Plant so that the upper buds are 2-4 cm below the soil surface.

Location

Requires good, moist soils and generous fertilization for outdoor cultivation.

Fruit shape

Fleshy petioles rich in minerals and vitamins C and A.

Proven seeds:

• The shelf life of these rhubarb seeds for sowing is from 2 to 5 years, depending on the batch and type of seeds.
• The packaging of the seeds serves as evidence in the claim
• The supplier we offer seeds from falls under the ISTA (International Seed Evaluation Associaton)

Producer W.Legutko is a Polish supplier with high quality seeds. However, they provide packaging without Dutch text. However, English text is present and the seeding instructions on the package are visual, and therefore easy to understand.

Tested rhubarb seeds

These rhubarb seeds are laboratory tested by W.Legutko for such things as germination, seed purity and moisture content. The tests done are according to ISTA (International Seed Evaluation Associaton) guidelines.

Organic rhubarb seeds

These rhubarb seeds are organically harvested and tested. On the package is an expiration date and the “batch” number.