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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Vez1 on June 15, 2006, 16:39:07

Title: Rhubarb
Post by: Vez1 on June 15, 2006, 16:39:07
Some of the leaves on my rhubarb were yellowing and soggy. Has anyone any ideas what this could be? I will be greatful for any suggestions.
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: saddad on June 15, 2006, 18:14:51
If it is only a couple it shouldn't be a problem, many plants loose leaves through the growing season..
;D
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 15, 2006, 19:04:42
I've always got some of these from May onwards. It's normal so don't worry.
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: Vez1 on June 15, 2006, 22:24:06
Thanks for the help. Apparently it's dying back a bit, so are others on the site. So I've pulled the bad sticks and hopefully it will right itself. far too early fo my rhubarb to die back ....I've lots more crumble to eat. ;D
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: carloso on June 16, 2006, 12:36:46
can they be picked any size ?

any age ?

I movwed the main plant and its slow going this yr as i nearly forgot to put it back in lol

Carl
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 16, 2006, 13:46:13
Yes, up to a point, but last year I gave mine a rest after moving it. You shouldn't pick them after July because they get a bit tough and the concentration of oxalic acid rises. They need to rest before producing another crop the following year as well.
Title: Re: Rhubarb
Post by: jennym on June 16, 2006, 23:29:38
I find it helps to keep young stems coming if you pick from the outside first, as they are the oldest stems. So, you're always picking the oldest ones in a fresh state if you see what I mean  ???