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Pescador
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1st rhubarb harvest
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April 05, 2018, 18:38:41 »
Visited my soon to be ex-allotment as I was back in the area following my move to S. Wales, and harvested 6.5kg of beautiful rhubarb.
Now prepped and in the freezer for jam and chutney brews when I've time.
Back in the area in 6 weeks time, so I'll be able to pick some more!
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Miskin, Pontyclun. S. Wales.
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saddad
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Derby, Derbyshire (Strange, but true!)
Re: 1st rhubarb harvest
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April 07, 2018, 22:58:17 »
Sorry to hear you are losing your allotment... my rhubarb needs another week here in Derby
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Digeroo
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Cotswolds - Gravel - Alkaline
Re: 1st rhubarb harvest
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April 08, 2018, 17:33:35 »
My rhubarb is starting. Got a few nice stems.
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Paulh
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April 08, 2018, 20:34:17 »
Have had three pickings of short but very tender stems so far.
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April 09, 2018, 18:32:46 »
The "offspring" of the parent plants back in E. Mids have just been planted in their new home in South Wales. One of my new allotment neighbours did ask if I was going to plant them or take them to the kitchen!
They were split from the parent stock in October and planted in buckets with holes in bottom. Let's hope they like their new home and settle in quickly!
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Deb P
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Re: 1st rhubarb harvest
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May 02, 2018, 11:30:51 »
Picked about a pound of sticks from my three plants this week, enough for a rhubarb and custard tart. The plants look small for this time of year, and one tried to flower, so I guess our weather is to blame again!
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BarriedaleNick
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Cartaxo, Portugal
Re: 1st rhubarb harvest
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May 02, 2018, 11:42:35 »
Made the first batch of Rhubarb Gin and Vodka as it is going nuts on OH's plot. Mine looks terrible and very late though.
One rhubarb question - I get a very dry tannin taste from mine. Is that due to the age - it is fed and watered fairly well but it has been there longer than I have.
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May 02, 2018, 13:12:37 »
Cut a few inches off the stem from below the leaf and peel the stalk.
We find that helps the acidity.
Otherwise bin yours and speak nicely to the Missus about using hers!
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