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Variety
Rhubarb Goliath
Prolific variety, which, once established, produces up to 5 kg of delicious stems per crown. Tender and stringless, the thick stems have excellent flavor and a beautiful red color. Goliath is a high-yielding, versatile variety that is easy to grow and suitable for forcing. Height and spread: 100 cm (39 in).
Petiole color : Red and green sometimes speckled
Color of the pulpit : Red and green
Origin : Pays-Bas
Year : ENV 1980
Last update : 2025-07-02
Quotes about Goliath
1928 — A popular red strain.
Source : Vaughan's gardening illustrated, 1928
1955 — The Goliath is the deepest red, our supply of roots is fair this year, the 1yr. will run from 5/8 to 1 inch. 2yr. 1 to 2 inches. Syr. 2 inches up at crown.
Source : Berry and vegetable plants, seeds, 1955
2024 — Origin: Developed – Netherlands. Near April 1980
Source : GRIN USDA Website, 2024
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