Champagne Rhubarb
Champagne Rhubarb
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Key Points
Forcing Characteristics:
This variety is considered by many to be the ultimate choice for forcing.
It produces long, slender, strawberry-pink stems when forced, which are known for their delicious sweet flavor.
Natural Growth Characteristics:
When left unforced, the stems darken to crimson-red.
Ready for harvesting in May.
General Description:
Champagne is a traditional and old rhubarb variety.
It produces long, thick, bright scarlet stems with a sweet taste.
The variety is very easy to grow, reliable, and early cropping.
The rhubarb can be consumed fresh or used in various culinary applications, including alcoholic beverages, jams, and crumbles.
Appearance:
The leaves are described as very attractive and atrovirens.
However, it's important to note that the leaves contain a high level of oxalic acid, making them slightly poisonous.
Growing Tips:
Rhubarbs thrive in an open, sunny site with moist, free-draining soil.
Frost pockets should be avoided, as the stems are susceptible to frost.
It is recommended not to harvest during the first year after planting to maintain plant vigor.
Once planted, it's advised not to move the rhubarb.
The plant appreciates an annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.
Harvesting:
Harvesting is typically done when the stems are ready, usually in May for this variety.
For forced rhubarb, the stems are long, slender, and strawberry-pink.
Caution:
The leaves contain oxalic acid, and while they are visually appealing, they should not be consumed due to their slight toxicity.
In summary, Rheum hybridum 'Champagne' is a versatile and flavorful rhubarb variety, well-suited for forcing and various culinary uses. Proper care, including selecting a suitable growing site and avoiding consumption of the leaves, is essential for successful cultivation.
At Lincs Plants, we strive to provide fast and reliable shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer 1-3 day shipping through a variety of dispatch methods to suit your needs. Here’s an overview of our shipping process:
Processing Time:
Orders are processed within 1 - 3 business day after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping (1-3 days): Our standard shipping option ensures delivery within 1-3 days via trusted couriers.
- Express Shipping (1-2 days): For quicker delivery, choose express shipping at checkout, ensuring your plants arrive within 1-2 days.
Dispatch Methods:
We use various reliable carriers depending on your location and the nature of the plants ordered. We ensure that all plants are packed securely to maintain freshness during transit.
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated based on the size, weight, and destination of your order and will be displayed at checkout.
Delivery Times:
Delivery times may vary depending on your location. Please allow 1-3 business days from the dispatch date for delivery.
Plant Care Upon Arrival:
We take great care to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition. Upon receipt, please unpack them immediately and follow our care instructions.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your shipment, feel free to contact us. We're here to help ensure you receive the best quality plants right at your doorstep!
Recycled Growing Media
At Lincs Plants, we’re proud to use a recycled, peat free growing mix that’s made right here in Lincolnshire. It’s made from coir with around 20% silt loam added in.
The coir keeps the mix light and free draining, while the silt loam adds structure and helps hold moisture and nutrients. By recycling used media and using locally sourced materials, we cut down on waste and reduce the need for imported peat based composts.
This home grown mix is part of our commitment to sustainable growing and supporting local production wherever possible.
At Lincs Plants, we operate from two main locations. When you place an order, we prepare and pack plants across both sites depending on what you’ve ordered.
Site 1 – Packing and Distribution
This site holds:
Oxygenating bunches
Loose lilies
Aquarium plants
Snails
Pots
Pond packs
Site 2 – Growing Site
This site holds:
Potted lilies
Potted plants
Plugs
Floating plants
Tropical plants
Fruit trees
We start processing orders each morning at 8am.
Orders that include items from Site 2 are dispatched the following day.
Orders that only include items from Site 1 are usually dispatched the same day.
During our peak periods, we can process up to 3,000 orders a day across multiple departments. Each department either supports a main packing team or packs orders directly.
We have five collections a day, so orders can leave throughout the day as soon as they’re ready.
During busy times, if we experience any delays, we’ll post updates on our social media and website to give everyone a heads up. This helps keep customers informed if there’s likely to be a delay of a few days.
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