Elmsjuwel, Goliath and Holsteiner blood are just a few varieties of rhubarb. Introducing the best new and tried and true rhubarb varieties.

Depending on the variety, the stalks of the rhubarb are colored differently

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is more diverse than many people think at first. In general, rhubarb varieties can be classified according to when they were harvested, but classification is also possible according to the coloring of their stems. In general, green varieties are considered to be more productive, but the red-fleshed rhubarb varieties have a milder taste and also significantly increase the ornamental value in the garden. In general, you are spoiled for choice with the large variety of rhubarb.

Rhubarb varieties: The best varieties for your garden

The many rhubarb varieties differ mainly in the time of sowing according to the season in early, medium and late ripening varieties, as well as in colour, taste and harvest time. Below we have put together the best varieties that thrive well in our latitudes. We have also noted when a variety has a particularly low level of oxalic acid.

  • Champagne: Early variety with high yields.
  • Elmsblitz: Traditional rhubarb variety with dark red flesh and a very low oxalic acid content.
  • Elmsjuwel: The red stems and flesh have a very low acidity and are therefore recommended for people sensitive to oxalic acid; yields are mid-range.
  • Frambozen Rood: Rather late variety with red stems and green flesh; excellent taste; Due to the aromatic scent, the Frambozen Rood variety is also known as strawberry or raspberry rhubarb.
  • Gigant: Very fast growing variety with relatively high oxalic acid content and green stems.
There are varieties with compact growth as well as varieties that grow particularly large
  • Goliath: Largest known rhubarb variety with red flesh and green stalks that grow up to 100 cm long; in the flowering period the plant can reach a height of 180 cm; high yields and goodQuality.
  • Holsteiner blood: Well-established variety with red stem ends; the variety is well known due to its mild aroma and high sugar content.
  • Holsteiner noble blood: Uniformly red stalks with a fine and mild taste; slightly lower yields than the related variety Holsteiner blood.
  • Paragon: Very tried and tested early variety; green-stemmed.
  • Red Valentine: Late-ripening variety with red flesh and red stems.
  • Stockbridge Arrow: A hugely popular new breed from England with high yields.
  • Timperley Early: One of the earliest varieties of all; Stems can be variously colored in red, pink or green; the variety does not need to be peeled or stripped and contains hardly any woody parts; very compact growth.

If you've gotten even more excited about growing rhubarb in the garden, then head over to our growing article where we share the best tips.

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