Bought six new rhubarb plants for the garden. Two of the newer plants did not survive the winter. The older patch is doing quite well but could really use some rain to make the stocks bigger. Gave one plant as a thank you for re-plowing the garden spot since it has been so dry that everything was hard.
Cawood Delight
This rhubarb variety is not as vigorous as MacDonald, but has deeper red color and slightly thicker stalks. Cawood Delight has a stout growth habit that will excel in northern areas. It may struggle in areas with long periods of high heat.
MacDonald Rhubarb
We have selected this rhubarb strain for its excellent production for commercial growers and home gardeners. This very vigorous, upright growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems.
Rhubarb bears a light harvest in 2nd year and full harvest in 3rd year.