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Title: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: gardenqueen on April 27, 2009, 15:03:53
Can I grow rhubarb in pots?
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: tonybloke on April 27, 2009, 17:47:05
yes if they are about 3 foot across, and 3 to 4 feet deep! ;)
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: gardenqueen on April 27, 2009, 18:47:55
That's a no then!  ::)
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on April 27, 2009, 18:48:41
In theory you could, but they have a massive root system, and like plenty of water, so in practice it wouldn't be a good idea!
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: gardenqueen on April 27, 2009, 19:00:08
Thank you Robert. I have just bought 3 small plants so take it that I need to give each one plenty of room for expansion?
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on April 27, 2009, 21:26:04
Plant them three feet apart, and give them plenty of organic matter. It doesn't matter what it is. I just pile it on top in winter.
Title: Re: Rhubarb in pots?
Post by: gardenqueen on April 28, 2009, 09:44:54
Thank you Robert.