Topic: Ahhhh, need rhubarb!

[coznbob]

Ok,
OH bought some rhubarb from garden centre as he is desperate to grow some.
Unfortunately got left in a bag, we were expecting friends round for dinner. These friends are childless and their house is immaculate ( however we have 4 and oldest is 7), so in a mad panic dash to clear up, I shoved everything into a cupboard.
Needless to say rhubarb did not survive, forgot all about it for a few weeks, have tried to pot it up but def. killed it.  OH not pleased :-X.  If anyone can help will be eternally grateful.

[saddad]

I'm away this weekend Coznbob but as Treasurer to a 12 acre site I'm sure somebody will be splitting a crown... quite a large lump for the post though whereabouts are you... just the nearest borough will do!
 :)

[OliveOil]

I have rhubarb seed if you want some

[coznbob]

Am in Hastings, would be happy to pay postage!

As a newbie am going to ask a silly question, how easy is it to grow rhubarb from seed? Never done it before!

[OliveOil]

I've never grown from seed before either... got the packet for my birthday. I imagine we wont be eating rhubarb til next year or year after to be honest.  I bought 1/2 dozen crowns that did nothing in autumn and i bought another 2 live crowns which i hope will take. But i will be sowing today just in case.

I can send youo some seeds anyway if you like... just pm me your address.

[Rohaise]

Ok,
OH bought some rhubarb from garden centre as he is desperate to grow some.
Unfortunately got left in a bag, we were expecting friends round for dinner. These friends are childless and their house is immaculate ( however we have 4 and oldest is 7), so in a mad panic dash to clear up, I shoved everything into a cupboard.
Needless to say rhubarb did not survive, forgot all about it for a few weeks, have tried to pot it up but def. killed it.  OH not pleased :-X.  If anyone can help will be eternally grateful.

                                                                               
 
Hallo Coznob,  I think with your nice big family, it would definately be worth  getting in some more Rhubarb,   as once you,ve got it in and established ...well... you,ve got it forever really . just feed it a dollop of well rotted horse manure every winter / spring . It is one of the best value plants you can buy .  Just dont pick it the first year to get it established .     Yummy !  :P     Rhubarb crumble ...mmmmmm        LUV Rohaise x

[glow777]

Am in Hastings, would be happy to pay postage!

Hi Coznob,
I think the postage cost may come to more than the buying price! Ask around any allotments and people will gladly give you a clump.

[coznbob]

Hi there, think you may be right on the postage! Was a moment of sheer panic.

Anyway all may not be lost, was emptying pot of the 'dead' rhubarb today and found a tiny green shoot!!!

Quickly covered it back up, and am now hoping for the best!

Thanks all ;D

[cambourne7]

I grew rhubarb from seed and it worked out great  ;D

[OliveOil]

Rhubarb seed in the post and on its way.

[coznbob]

Thanks OO, got the seeds this morning, will be in a pot by the end of the day!

Do you need anything in return?

Would be pleased to send you something have spares of most of the basics.

[OliveOil]

The only things i'm after now are herbs, lettuces and squashes i think... have plenty of everything else... really no need to swap for anything.  Hope they germinate... think i will do mine today... they are brand new seed btw so germination should be good.

[coznbob]

Ok, I've got spare;

Mint
Parsley
Chives
Radicchio

If you want some just let me know!