Dachny rhubarb is characterized by its early ripening period and is most often sold under the Gavrish brand. This perennial plant does not flower and is intended for cultivation in open beds. In northern regions, gardeners successfully plant and harvest it in greenhouses.
Features of selection
Dachny rhubarb was registered with the State Commission for Variety Selection of the Russian Federation under application number 76870 and received official recognition on November 27, 2018. In 2019, this variety was officially approved for use. Dachny rhubarb can be cultivated in any region of the country.
The company responsible for the development is Gavrish Selection Firm, LLC, located in Moscow. The creators are: Sergey Gavrish, Anatoly Mechislavovich Tsiunel, Mikhail Mechislavovich Tsiunel, Alexey Vladimirovich Baranov, and Dmitry Sergeevich Gavrish.
Description of the plant
The perennial Dacha is characterized by a semi-upright rosette of large, ovoid leaves. The leaf blades are slightly bubbly, a beautiful green hue, and have very wavy edges.
The petioles are slightly ribbed, medium-thick, and also green. However, anthocyanin pigmentation, cherry-raspberry, is present throughout the surface. The flesh is juicy, and the weight of a single petiole ranges from 80 to 180 g.
Characteristics
This rhubarb variety is suitable for regular harvesting. It yields 4 to 8.9 kg of petioles per square meter. It is ideal for fresh and canned use. It is ideal for making jams, kissels, candied fruits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and other culinary products.
Features of agricultural technology:
- Rhubarb thrives in sunny and semi-shaded conditions.
- The planting scheme provides for a distance of 40-50 cm between plants and 60-65 cm between rows.
- It is recommended to grow rhubarb in open soil.
- The time for sowing seeds in open beds is April and May, and for planting seeds for seedlings is the same months.
- The harvest takes place in July-August.
- Rhubarb should be planted in open ground, having previously prepared the beds in the fall.
- Seeds are sown to a depth of 3 cm.
- Maintenance includes early spring loosening of the soil between rows with the addition of humus, peat and mineral complexes.
- The harvest can be collected in several stages, starting in spring and ending in late summer, and in the southern regions, in autumn.
- × Do not collect more than 1/3 of the petioles at a time to avoid weakening the plant.
- × Avoid collecting petioles in hot weather to prevent them from wilting.
Reviews
Although Dachny rhubarb has only recently appeared, it has already become a favorite among gardeners. It is also grown by large farms, as the variety has excellent shelf life and is resistant to damage during long-distance transportation.