Varieties

Rhubarb Grandad's Favorite

A rhubarb producing a crop in the first year. The plants are vigorous and high yielding, with thick, fairly sweet stems and good color. Well suited for forcing, ideal for simmering or baking.

Stalk color : Red
Color when cooked : Red

Origin : Angleterre
Year : 1950
Developed by : Developed by Alan Bloom eaten rhubarb to breakfast for most of his life, it may be the secret of his longevity.

Quotes about Grandad's Favorite

A rhubarb producing 'first early' growth. Plants are vigorous and high yielding, with thick, fairly sweet stems and good colour.
Source : The Royal Horticultural Society Website, 2024

Raised by Alan Bloom who ate this for breakfast for over 30 years perhaps the secret of his longevity. Good for forcing, vigorous, and juicy with a sharp, fresh flavour, ideal for stewing or baking.
Source : Bressingham Gardens and Nursery Webiste, 2024

Developed by Alan Bloom in the 1950's. A mid season variety with long red stalks making it popular for exhibition. It is a reliable heavy cropper with a sweet flavour, good for jams, pies and crumbles.
Source : Robinson & Son (Seeds & Plants) Ltd Website, mammothonion.co.uk, 2024

Obviously not any ordinary grandad, but Alan Bloom did like his rhubarb and had it with his breakfast cereal most mornings of the year. We think it even went back to Alan’s father, Adrian Bloom’s grandad Charles.
Source : Bressingham Gardens Newsletter - December 2017, 2024

‘Grandad’s Favourite’ was introduced by Alan Bloom of Bressingham, who lived until 97. He ate rhubarb for breakfast most of his life.
Source : Oxford Mail Website, Val Bourne, 2013

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