Author Topic: rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb  (Read 2614 times)

legless

  • Hectare
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,034
  • Cheltenham, UK
rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb
« on: January 07, 2004, 21:47:44 »
so my rhubarb crowns have new buds coming, is now the time to cover one with my bin full of straw?
« Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400 »

Plantsman.

  • Not So New ...
  • *
  • Posts: 32
Re: rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2004, 00:55:42 »
Yes, i would do it without delay if you want to slowly force some sticks. Alternatively box a root up and bring it into gentle heat and darken off for quicker forcing.
« Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400 »

legless

  • Hectare
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,034
  • Cheltenham, UK
Re: rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2004, 12:14:00 »
thanks! will do that today then!
« Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400 »

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal