Topic: Rhubarb Question

[cambourne7]

Hi Guys,

I covered my rhubarb bed in the winter with some straw and only 2 of the 5 crowns have popped up.

Should i be more patient or have i lost them?

Cambourne7

[kt.]

I transplanted some last September. Thought I had lost it. Couldnt see anything for about 6 weeks. Over the past month it hs come through fine.

I would wait & be patient.  ;)

[OliveOil]

i cant remember how many crowns i have planted but none are up yet - i covered mine with straw too! v disheartening but i will be a bit more patient yet!

[Obelixx]

We split our 3 crowns into about 12 last autumn and they've recently been mulched with chipped bark.  No signs of life yet but I'm happy to wait another few weeks before I start stressing about them.  I don't expect activity before mid March here and after last year's winter it was mid April.

[cleo]

Bags of time yet. The rhubarb growers up in South Yorkshire are having a rough time because it hasn`t been cold enough over the past couple of years. Rhubarb needs a cold spell so a straw covering is not always the best idea.