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Red Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Rheum Rhabarbarum
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About

Red Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum Rhabarbarum) is a heirloom perennial vegetable native to Siberia and Central Asia. The stalks grow 2–3 feet tall and turn a deep crimson-red at maturity, with broad ornamental leaves that make it worth growing even if you never bake a pie. It grows in USDA Zones 4–8 and it comes back every spring for a decade or more. Buy Victoria Rhubarb seeds once, and enjoy sweetened stalks in pies, jams, compotes, and canned preserves every year.

Quick Facts

Life Cycle
Life Cycle Perennial
USDA Zones
USDA Zones 04–08
Light Requirements
Light Requirements Full sun
Germination Time
Germination Time 7-21 days
Stratification
Stratification Required
Spacing
Spacing 36 inches
Sowing Method
Sowing Method Direct Sow; Start Indoors
Soil
Soil Well-drained; Fertile
Flowering Period
Flowering Period Summer
Water Requirements
Water Requirements Moderate (regular watering)
Maturity Time
Maturity Time 2nd Year
Growing Habit
Growing Habit Upright

How to Grow & Harvest

Sowing & Timing

Soak the Red Rhubarb seeds in water for 2 hours before sowing — this softens the seed coat and noticeably speeds up germination. Start indoors 5–7 weeks before last frost: press seeds 1/4 inch deep into moist seed-starting mix, keep the tray at 60–70°F, and expect sprouts in 10–21 days.  Once seedlings carry two true leaves, harden them off outdoors for about a week before transplanting. 

Soil, Watering & Fertilization

In full sun you get the best replants. Keep soil pH between 6.0-6.8. Work compost into the bed before planting. Red Rhubarb plants become drought-tolerant once established, but the first season demands consistent moisture — dry spells in year one limit root development and push back your first harvest by a full season.

Growth & Harvest

Don't harvest plants in year one. Let Rhubarb seeds build its root system. In year two, pull a few stalks — snap or cut at the base, never yank — and leave the rest alone. By year three, harvest freely. Remove flower stalks once they appear to prolong the harvest season. A top-dress of compost each spring keeps the bed productive for years.

FAQ

Are Victoria Rhubarb seeds for sale non-GMO?

Yes. At KVITER you can buy non-GMO Rhubarb seeds. You can buy Victoria Red Rhubarb seeds at KVITER and get free shipping for orders above $49.

When can I actually start harvesting?

Don’t cut stalks in the first year. Take a few stalks in year two and harvest freely from year three onward. Pulling stalks too early weakens the crown and slows long-term yield.

What are good companion plants?

Garlic and onions planted nearby deter aphids without competing for space. Strawberries are the classic pairing — they fill the ground level while rhubarb rises above them, and both benefit from similar soil conditions. Avoid planting near brassicas; they compete for the same nutrients and tend to crowd each other out in tight beds.