On 1 Jan, 20:18, Chris J Potts wrote:
Hello all,

We have just moved to Manchester area and have acquired an allotment.
It is devoid of rhubarb, and my first thought was to dig up some from
our old garden. *Is this a good idea, or are there some newer better
more tasty variates now available?

ps. ours is a victoria - not very red but huge (3/4 ft long) and
really tasty. The bestest I've tasted is the old Olroyd grown in
Wakefield which is the champagne variety (from the yorkshire rhubarb
triangle). The next festival is on the 7th adn 8th March - they do
candle lit tours of the sheds. Might have a look myself ;o)