Ebony rhubarb is the result of years of intense, selective breeding. It is a vigorous fast-growing type that grows all year round in a Mediterranean climate. The stems are fat and juicy, it picks easily, cooks well and tastes good. And now to its main feature - its colour…..WOW! Some plants stems are BLACK, really BLACK. The seedlings have variable colouring, ranging from black to ebony, with an odd throwback to just a good red, and it retains its colour all year round. “Why is the variety not called black?” you ask. Because some plants are not quite black, but EBONY, hence its name. To call it black would be false advertising. What a variety - a talking point in any garden. Great for ‘Farmers Markets’, as it gives you something different, and a marketing edge, blending in with other trendy coloured vegetable varieties.
 
Order is for 1 gram of seeds = approximately 100 seeds per gram.
Price includes postage in a padded envelope Australia wide.  No tracking available.
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If you purchase any of our other items from our store you will need to pay postage, so please DO NOT use promo code.  The seeds will be packed in the box with the other items.
 
Sew seeds on a tray of seed raising mix and keep moist.
Once the seeds have developed, plant in a deep well drained soil, with plenty of well-rotted animal manure i.e. sheep, chook, cow manure for fertilisation in an open sunny position.  Keep moist always.
Cut off any flower stems that develop, so the plant continues to put energy into the leaves.
Allow at least 30-40cm between each plant when planting.
 
 
Rhubarb is high in fibre, is a good source of vitamins K1 and C, is a rich source of antioxidants, and has a low calorie content.
 
AVAILABLE: Australia wide except for Northern Territory, as we do not have permits to export into the Northern Territory. We do have permits for all other states. Please DO NOT order this plant if you are in the N.T., as we will not send it.
 
Rhubarb is NOT a water plant, however I have listed it in this section, as it is an edible plant.
Please read growing information.
 
 
 
EDIBLE USES:
Rhubarb is actually a vegetable but it's usually prepared like a fruit would be. It's often used in sauces, pies, muffins, and cakes.
Only the rhubarb stalks should be eaten and they must be cooked.
 
I wash my stalks, then cut into about 1cm pieces.  I then put them in a microwave safe container with lid, and cook for around 10 minutes.  There is no need to add extra water when cooking rhubarb in the microwave, as the rhubarb produces enough of its own.  I then give it a stir, and decide if it is soft enough, or needs a few more minutes, depending on how much rhubarb you have in the container.
Alternatively you can cook on the stove, like you would boil potatoes.  I just find this a bit messy.
 
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous and should never be eaten or fed to livestock or poultry.
Please research before cooking and eating, as above is a guide line only.
 
MEDICINAL USES:
In Asia, its dried roots have been utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.