Depending on the variety, rhubarb has different taste qualities, ripening dates and appearance. About 30 varieties of this culture are known, among which there are decorative samples and edible specimens. When choosing a variety of rhubarb, you need to decide for what purpose it is planted.
Victoria
This variety of rhubarb is considered one of the most delicious - respectively, and the most popular among gardeners - representatives of culture. It refers to dining rooms. Petioles of the plant are used both in fresh form and for conservation. The rhubarb variety Victoria is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the country.
Specifications:
- petioles length - 50-70 cm;
- the average mass of the petiole is 25-80 g;
- the taste is pleasant, slightly sour;
- productivity for the growing season - from 2 to 4.8 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-ripening variety: it is possible to collect the first crop in 30-35 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings.
Grade Advantages:
- high productivity due to the rapid growth of the petiole;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- unpretentiousness in leaving.
Obsky
Perennial with delicate pulp, the fruits of which are used for processing, making jam and stewed fruit. The variety is suitable for cultivation throughout Russia.
Specifications:
- petioles are 22-23 cm long;
- average weight - 44-84 g;
- taste - sweet and sour;
- small productivity - 1.6-2.1 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-ripening variety: technical ripeness occurs 30-39 days after the appearance of full germination.
Advantages of the Obsky variety:
- resistance to frost;
- high decorative qualities;
- resistance to waterlogging.
Leader
This perennial variety of rhubarb gives thick, very juicy petioles with delicate flesh. They are suitable for cooking a variety of dishes, including desserts, as well as compotes.
Specifications:
- petioles length - 35-50 cm;
- average weight - 25-50 g;
- taste - sweet and sour;
- productivity - from 2 to 5 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-season variety: the crop is harvested 30-45 days after the appearance of the first seedlings.
Benefits of Rhubarb Leader:
- rich in vitamins and minerals composition (pulp contains potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins A and C);
- cold resistance (tolerates frosts in the spring to -10 degrees);
- unpretentiousness to light and soil composition.
Candied
Candied rhubarb is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the country. The culture is used fresh and canned. Candied rhubarb does not tolerate stagnation of water, which must be taken into account when caring for the crop.
Specifications:
- petioles are 25-30 cm long;
- petiole mass - 200 g;
- taste - sweet and sour;
- productivity - up to 3.5 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-ripening variety: the first crop is harvested 39-45 days after emergence.
Grade Advantages:
- resistance to cold;
- disease resistance;
- high yields.
Altai Dawns
The plant is a sprawling bush with powerful petioles of intense red color. The Altai Dawns variety is suitable for cultivation in all regions of Russia.
Specifications:
- petiole length - up to 70 cm;
- weight - 80-120 g;
- taste - sweet-sour;
- the yield for the growing season is about 4.2 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- early ripe variety: the first petioles can be harvested in 23 days - in such a short time the fruits reach technical maturity.
Benefits:
- high yields;
- high commercial quality;
- disease resistance;
- frost resistance.
Red Late 34
This rhubarb variety is appreciated not only for plentiful harvests, but also for decorative qualities. He received the name for the appropriate maturity, as well as the rich scarlet color of ripe petioles.
Specifications:
- petiole length - from 40 to 70 cm;
- weight - up to 160 g;
- taste - sour, with notes of sweetness;
- yields - from 1.9 to 7.3 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- late ripening variety: the crop is harvested 65-69 days after emergence.
Benefits:
- high content of vitamins and minerals, due to which it is widely used in traditional medicine;
- decorative properties (bush high, leaves shine with gloss, have a purple tint);
- disease resistance;
- universality of application in cooking.
Zaryanka
Wavy variety of culture. Petrolis of rhubarb Zaryanka is well suited for conservation. The peculiarity of this culture is that the bright coloration of the fruit remains even after processing. Rhubarb varieties Zaryanka recommended for cultivation in the East Siberian region of Russia.
Specifications:
- petiole length - 30-44 cm;
- weight - 150-180 g;
- taste - sweet, sour, saturated;
- crop yield - 2.5-4.5 kg per 1 square. m throughout the entire growing season;
- early ripe variety: the period from germination to the first harvest is only 30 days.
Grade Advantages:
- high yields;
- increased resistance to disease;
- decorative value.
Tukum 5
This perennial is grown throughout Russia. Ripe petioles are used in cooking and for preservation. Variety of rhubarb Tukumsky 5 has decorative properties, refers to table varieties.
Specifications:
- petiole length - 50-70 cm;
- mass - 100-106 g;
- taste - pleasant, sour with notes of sweetness;
- productivity - up to 4.3 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-season variety: the crop is harvested 35-45 days after the appearance of the first seedlings.
Grade Advantages:
- relative resistance to diseases such as brown spotting and ascochitosis;
- high yields;
- frost resistance.
Ogres 13
A distinctive feature of the variety is high yields. The petioles feature - color: green with cherry pigmentation on top. It is grown throughout the Russian Federation. It is used in home cooking and preservation.
Specifications:
- petiole length - 44-55 cm;
- weight - 196 g;
- taste - sweet, sour, saturated;
- productivity - up to 6.3 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-season variety: the period from the appearance of seedlings to the technical maturity of the culture takes 25-30 days.
Grade Advantages:
- relative disease resistance;
- plentiful harvest;
- frost resistance;
- rich in vitamins and minerals.
Moscow 42
This type of undulating rhubarb can be grown in any part of the country. The plant forms a powerful bush with thick stems and large smooth leaves. Ripe petioles are suitable for use in home cooking, as well as for canning.
Specifications:
- petiole length - 50 cm;
- weight - from 100 to 150 g;
- taste - sour, sweet;
- productivity - up to 6 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
- mid-season variety: technical maturity occurs 39-45 days after emergence.
Benefits:
- frost resistance;
- stalk resistance;
- high yields.
When choosing a rhubarb variety for planting on a personal plot, you need to carefully study its characteristics, in particular the permissible growing regions and yield indicators. The culture will not require rigorous care, but the minimum conditions - watering regime, weeding and loosening - must be provided.