{"product_id":"rhubarb-cardinal-crunch-20-seeds","title":"Rhubarb - Cardinal Crunch (20 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRhubarb - Cardinal Crunch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb 'Cardinal Crunch' is a bold and richly coloured perennial variety producing thick, deep red stalks with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. The tender stalks are ideal for desserts, jams, sauces, crumbles, and baking, delivering that classic rhubarb flavour with outstanding colour that holds well when cooked. Long-lived and highly productive, it returns reliably each spring and rewards patient growers with generous harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a permanent position. Allow crowns to establish fully in the first year without harvesting to build strong root systems. From the second year onwards, harvest stalks from late winter through spring and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and productivity. Note: rhubarb leaves are toxic and must not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors early spring or direct after frost, 5–10 mm deep\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm; large, bold perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days at 18–22°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e From year two onwards; pull stalks from the base when firm and well coloured\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, tangy, and richly flavoured; excellent for desserts and baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58427863400751,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Rhubarb_-_Cardinal_Crunch_20_seeds.png?v=1788509158","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/rhubarb-cardinal-crunch-20-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}