Pre-order this perennial fruit that will be ready for pick-up on May 10th during the Seedling Saturday event at the Just Food Community Farm (2391 Pepin Court). You can also make arrangements to pick-up after May 10th at the same location.
These rhubarb plants are in 1 gallon pots and will grow rapidly upon transplanting into your forest garden.
- Hardiness Zone: 3
- Soil type: Prefers loamy soil, add compost/organic material to boost plant health.
- Pollination Requirements: self-fertile
- Light Requirements: Full sun to Partial shade
- Growth Habits: 2 ft tall, 2 ft wide
- Fruit info: Tart distinctive flavour, Excellent for pies and wine-making.
- Notes: Once established, this perennial is very low-maintenance. Consider dividing the root every 5 years to re-invigorate the plant.
We want to empower people to grow their own forest gardens and so we are offering food-bearing trees and shrubs at a discounted, affordable rates. We also host the Ottawa Food Forest Exchange Facebook group, a forum for its 1300+ members to swap and trade food forest materials with each other to expand without needing to shell out $$. The proceeds of sales of these trees goes to support non-profit activities at the Just Food Community Farm.
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