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🌱 Rhubarb Glaskins ( Organic )
£1.2 - £2.5
Vigorous and long-yielding, Rhubarb ‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ (Organic) produces tender, juicy stalks from early in the season into late summer. Ideal for home growers seeking a reliable, productive, and flavourful variety.
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Brand:
Urban Harvest Co
SKU: UH-7981-D523
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Seed Information
- Plant Type Fruit / Vegetable
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Moderate
- Germination Time 14-21 Days
- Harvest Time 1st harvest in 1–2 years
- Best Season To Grow Late Winter to Early Spring
- SunLight Needs Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 60-90 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Asian)
‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ is a popular heritage rhubarb variety, well-loved for its ability to produce harvestable stalks over an extended season. Grown from certified organic seeds, it yields thick, red-green stems with a sweet-tart flavour that mellows with cooking—perfect for pies, compotes, and chutneys.
Unlike some varieties, Glaskin’s is less prone to bitterness when harvested later in the season, making it ideal for gardeners who want a prolonged supply. It establishes quickly and performs well in fertile, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage.
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Type: Perennial vegetable
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Flavour: Sweet-tart, less acidic than many other types
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Stem Colour: Red with green tinges
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Sowing Time: February–April indoors
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Harvest Time: Spring to late summer (from Year 2)
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First-Year Advice: Allow plant to establish, no harvesting
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Grows Well In: Rhubarb beds, borders, or allotment plots
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Certified Organic Seeds
For those wanting a dependable and long-harvesting rhubarb, ‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ is a go-to choice—low maintenance, high reward, and organically grown from seed.
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
An Easy, Early-Cropping Variety Ideal for Growing from Seed
‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ is a popular rhubarb variety that grows easily from seed and crops earlier than many traditional types. Its long, bright red stalks and excellent flavour make it a garden favourite — perfect for jams, crumbles, and cordials.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Rhubarb ‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ seeds
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Seed trays or pots for starting
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Peat-free compost or fertile, well-drained soil
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Large planter or garden bed for transplanting
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Watering can and mulch
Organic Rhubarb ‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ seeds
Seed trays or pots for starting
Peat-free compost or fertile, well-drained soil
Large planter or garden bed for transplanting
Watering can and mulch
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing Indoors (Best Feb–Apr)
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Sow 2cm deep into moist compost in pots or trays.
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Place on a warm windowsill or in a propagator (18–21°C).
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Keep moist and avoid waterlogging.
Sow 2cm deep into moist compost in pots or trays.
Place on a warm windowsill or in a propagator (18–21°C).
Keep moist and avoid waterlogging.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 14–21 days.
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Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, thin to strongest per pot.
Germinates in 14–21 days.
Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, thin to strongest per pot.
3. Transplanting
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Transplant to final position after frost risk has passed and plants are 10–15cm tall.
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Space 75–90cm apart in sunny or lightly shaded areas.
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Ensure soil is well-drained and enriched with compost or rotted manure.
Transplant to final position after frost risk has passed and plants are 10–15cm tall.
Space 75–90cm apart in sunny or lightly shaded areas.
Ensure soil is well-drained and enriched with compost or rotted manure.
4. Growing On
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Keep weed-free and water during dry spells.
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Mulch in autumn to protect roots and suppress weeds.
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Do not harvest in the first year — allow plants to establish.
Keep weed-free and water during dry spells.
Mulch in autumn to protect roots and suppress weeds.
Do not harvest in the first year — allow plants to establish.
5. Harvesting
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Light harvest in year two; full harvest from year three onwards.
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Twist stems at the base and discard the leaves (they are toxic).
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Harvest from spring to mid-summer; stop by July to allow recovery.
Light harvest in year two; full harvest from year three onwards.
Twist stems at the base and discard the leaves (they are toxic).
Harvest from spring to mid-summer; stop by July to allow recovery.
From seed to perennial harvest — ‘Glaskin’s Perpetual’ offers years of tart-sweet rewards with minimal fuss.
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