Varieties
- Number of rhubarb varieties
- Note on the identification and naming of rhubarb varieties
- List of the most commonly encountered varieties
Rhubarb Crimson Red
Synonyms : Crimson, Crimson Cherry, Crimson Wine
Long, fleshy red stems with bright colors, tender and juicy; stable yield. It has the unique characteristic of being red under all normal temperature and humidity conditions. High sugar content, excellent flavor, as well as balanced sweetness and acidity. Adapted to cold regions.
The Pacific Northwest's favorite cultivar, 'Crimson Red' likes cool, humid temperatures.
This cultivar is often not recommended due to its frequent habit of producing flower stems.
The Pacific Northwest's favorite cultivar, 'Crimson Red' likes cool, humid temperatures.
This cultivar is often not recommended due to its frequent habit of producing flower stems.
Stalk color : Bright Red
Stalk height : 100 cm (40”)
Brix : 6,1
Number of ribs : 5
Developed by : The exact origin of the rhubarb cultivar "Crimson Red" is not clearly defined. We know that this is an ancient variety, but its specific development has not been compared to exhaustively.
Stalk height : 100 cm (40”)
Brix : 6,1
Number of ribs : 5
Developed by : The exact origin of the rhubarb cultivar "Crimson Red" is not clearly defined. We know that this is an ancient variety, but its specific development has not been compared to exhaustively.
Quotes about Crimson Red
Crimson Red Cherry - not recommended because of its frequent habit of producing seedstalks.
Source : Rhubarb Production in Alberta - Agri-Facts, Alberta Agriculture, Food And Rural Development - Agdex, 2002
Petioles are long, plump, and uniformly red. Commercially popular in the Northwestern US. Also called ‘Crimson’, ‘Crimson Cherry’, and ‘Crimson Wine’. Can produce abundant seed stalks.
Source : Horticultural Reviews, Volume 40 - Wiley-Blackwell - 2012, Thomas M. Gradziel, Kim E. Hummer, Paolo Inglese, 2012
The Crimson variety is also known as Crimson Cherry, Crimson Red, and Crimson Wine. Crimson produces brightly colored red stalks with the unique characteristic of being red throughout under normal temperature and moisture conditions.
Source : Rhubarb Production in California, Wayne L. Scharader - University of California, 2000
Bright Red Well-balanced, sweet yet tart flavour and stalks (Crimson Cherry) are not stringy. Likely to produce flower stalks.
Source : Rhubarb - Underutilized Vegetable Crops - Importance and Cullivalion, Aman Deep Ranga, Jagmeet Singh, 2023
Bright Red, Well-balanced, sweet yet tart flavor and stalks are not stringy. Likely to produce flower stalks.
Source : How to Grow Rhubarb in Your Garden, Taun Beddes, Utah State University, 2024
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