Rhubarb 'Timperley Early' 3 Litre

Timperley Early rhubarb is the best rhubarb for "forcing" to get an early crop of really tender shoots. In fact, sometimes it crops so early that you can cut it unforced in late February to Early March. Growing Timperley Early:As with all rhubarb, deep, rich soil with good ...Timperley Early rhubarb is the best rhubarb for "forcing" to get an early crop of really tender shoots.

In fact, sometimes it crops so early that you can cut it unforced in late February to Early March. Growing Timperley Early:As with all rhubarb, deep, rich soil with good drainage is important. Rhubarb roots grow deep so good preparation pays dividends - dig in plenty of well rotted manure and/or compost before planting.

If rhubarb crowns get too damp in winter, they will rot and die, so if there is any doubt over drainage mound the rhubarb bed so the crowns are above ground level.