Varieties

Rhubarb Livingstone

Livingstone is a so-called “indifferent photoperiod” variety, which can be harvested from spring to fall. The strong, long stems have a greenish-pink exterior color, with the most intense color found at the base of the stem. Otherwise, the variety has green flesh with a touch of light pink. Pleasantly tangy flavor.

Stalk color : Red
Origin : Angleterre

Quotes about Livingstone

This modern cultivar was bred in Britain with one explicit purpose – eliminating the summer dormancy to achieve a double harvest! For those who really love their rhubarb, then, it’s an excellent option, since it will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labour once in spring and then again in autumn. The stems themselves are full-bodied and reach around 60cm in length, while their succulent taste and stringless texture complete the attractive package. However, you may have to wait up to two years after planting to reap your first harvest, depending on the maturity of the root ball at the outset. “I force my Rhubarb ‘Livingstone’ on rotation so each plant has a two-year rest,” shares Horticultural Consultant Dan Ori. “The beauty of forcing some of your plants is you have an early tender harvest, a spring harvest and an autumn harvest of the same variety in one year.”
Source : Horticulture Magazine - UK Website, 2024

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