02/09/2026
🌱 Rhubarb Showdown: Crimson Giant vs. Ever Red! 🥧Thinking about adding a rhubarb patch to your veggie garden but can't decide on the variety? Both of these red-stemmed favorites are absolute winners, but they suit completely different garden styles!Here is how they stack up. Crimson Giant: Massive! Grows up to 1.5m tall and wide.A towering garden powerhouse with deep red flesh. Classic, rich, and traditionally tart (perfect for pairing with strawberries!).Best for Large garden beds where it has plenty of room to stretch out.🍯 The Sweet Compact: Ever Red. Compact to medium (up to 1m tall). High-yielding, neat clumper with bright garnet-red skin. One of the sweetest varieties available, meaning you need less sugar in your baking.Best for small gardens, raised beds, or growing in large pots!⏳ Bonus Tip: No matter which one you plant, hold off on harvesting any stems during the first year so the roots can get nice and strong. And remember, eat the stems, but throw away the toxic leaves!Which one are you planting this weekend? 👇
