{"product_id":"rhubarb-red-champagne-crown","title":"Rhubarb Red Champagne Crown – Sweet Early Variety (Taylors)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eRhubarb ‘Red Champagne’ – Crown (Taylors)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eRhubarb \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e‘Red Champagne’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, fully hardy variety valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"364\"\u003esweet flavour, reliability, and early cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e. This long-established variety produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"432\"\u003esucculent, tender stems\u003c\/strong\u003e earlier than many others, making it a favourite with gardeners who want dependable harvests with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eEasy to grow and extremely reliable, Red Champagne performs well across a wide range of garden conditions. 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Allow the plant to establish fully. Remove yellowing leaves as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eOnce foliage has died back, cut back all leaves and any flowering stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eSecond Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eno more than half of the crop\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow the plant to build strength for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eFrom Year Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eEnjoy regular harvests during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eIs Red Champagne rhubarb fully hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eYes. 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