Timperley Early is a popular early-season rhubarb variety producing attractive pink-red stems and a good-quality crop.

As its name suggests, it is valued for producing stalks early in the rhubarb season and is an excellent choice for anyone keen to start picking as soon as possible.

The stems are perfect for crumbles, pies, compotes, jam and other homemade desserts.

What Toby thinks:

Timperley Early is the one I would plant if getting an early rhubarb crop matters to you. Pairing it with another later variety is a good way to spread your rhubarb harvest over a longer period.

Why grow Timperley Early?

• Early-season variety

• Attractive pink-red stems

• Reliable cropping

• Excellent cooking variety

• Long-lived perennial plant

• Ideal for gardens and allotments

Your crown will arrive dormant during the bare-root season.

Plant into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position with the buds around soil level. Allow approximately 90cm between plants, water well after planting and avoid taking a heavy crop during its first year.