Varieties

Rhubarb Panama

This cultivar is according to its creator impressive. It produces up to twenty tons per acre and very closely resembles the strawberry cultivar, but, unlike the strawberry variety, it produces year-round and reaches its peak in February and March.

Stalk color : Red
Origin : États-Unis
Year : ENV 1922
Developed by : J.B. Wagner, Warner's Nursery, California

Quotes about Panama

Wagner’s Panama Rhubarb. We offer herewith the best rhubarb it is possible to grow. We have experimented with rhubarb for twenty-five years and are responsible for ever)' named variety of Winter Rhubarb that is now offered to the public, of which Wagner’s Panama is supreme. It produces as high as twenty tons per acre and very strongly resembles the strawberry rhubarb, but, unlike the strawberry variety, it produces over the entire year and is at its best during February and March when prices of $2.00 per box of 30 pounds is obtainable. It should be planted from subdivisions, the same as all other winter varieties; seedlings do not reproduce. The plants should be set any time from January to November and planted in well prepared ground. Set the crowns of the plants not to exceed one-half inch under the surface of the ground. Irrigate when planted and keep well cultivated at all times. Price. 20c- each: SI.50 per dozen: $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per thousand.
Source : Economic and ornamental fruit trees and plants, Panama rhubarb, berries, vegetable and flower seeds, Wagner Nurseries, Pasadena, California, 1928

Winter producing rhubarb was originated and introduced by Luther Burbank some twenty-five years ago and was called Burbank Crimson Winter, the bulk of his stock of plants being sold to Mr. J. B. Wagner some two or three years after they were introduced and were propagated by him for several years. By continual crossing and hybridizing, new varieties were secured out of which one was selected that was called Wagner’s Giant Crimson, which after several years of testing and propagating was placed on the market and for a number of years was the leading commercial variety of winter rhubarb. The next step forward in the production of an improved winter variety was the introduction of the Panama variety some four years later, which is fast replacing any and all sorts of rhubarb that are grown for commercial purposes
Source : Economic and ornamental fruit trees and plants, Panama rhubarb, berries, vegetable and flower seeds, Wagner Nurseries, Pasadena, California, 1928

FLAVOR - The flavor has been described as of the plum type. although due to its elusive taste, it is almost impossible to definitely fix it. Sumce it to say that a Panama rhubarb pie or sauce is so far superior to others, that comparison is out of the question. The Panama is comparatively free from acid, requires less than halt the amount of sugar ordinarily used, and should not be peeled. All the roots are what is known as subdivisions. Rhubarb can not be produced from seed and prove true, and therefore is furnished in roots only. PRODUCTIVENESS - The market on rhubarb usually is on from about October 15th to June 15th, and the best market is from January 15th to April 15th. The latter is the period when rhubarb commands the highest priee, both in the Eastern and local markets. Panama produces best during this high price period, when rhubarb commands about twice the ordinary price. Panama has produced as high as 60 pounds to each plant at one picking during this period. Due to its rapid growth, a few plants in the home garden will produce at least 10 pounds.
Source : Wagner's giant winter rhubarb, J.B. Wagner, 1922

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