Timperley Early Rhubarb is one of the earliest and most reliable varieties, supplied as two ready-to-plant bare root crowns. Renowned for its strong vigour and impressive cold tolerance, it produces long, rosy-red stems and broad green leaves, often ready to harvest as early as February in mild seasons. This variety crops heavily from early spring right through to midsummer, making it a favourite for gardeners who want an early, abundant yield.

Quick to establish and easy to grow across the UK, Timperley Early thrives in most soil types and requires very little maintenance once planted. Its tender, richly flavoured stems are ideal for crumbles, pies, jams and all kinds of homemade desserts, offering a dependable and delicious addition to any kitchen garden year after year.

Plant genus Rheum

Plant type Fruit Plants

Foliage type Deciduous

Hardiness Frost Hardy

Soil acidity Any Soil

Planting aspect East Facing

Leaf colour Green

Growth Rate Moderate

Edible Use Please provide the name of the specific edible plant you would like me to use for this categorization.

Planting Companion Strawberries, Asparagus, Garlic

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