moving rhubarb -advice

A large section from my Dad's rhubarb was dug up and moved to my plot.The root was thicker than my thigh, and hadn't been disturbed for 40 years.

It had a lot of tlc, with well rotted manure dug in, and leaf mould mulch, but with the crown left uncovered. Well soaked every month too.

This was in September 2 years ago and it is fine.

Not sure about moving it at this time in the year though -- it would need a lot of water, and a year resting next year too without any stalks being pulled.

If possible, don't move it now - wait until it's the dormant phase at the end of the year.

I dug one out and plonked it on the compost heap a couple of feet away. I'm now the proud  owner of two of the lovely things. 

Both are shaking hands leaves and stalks across the path making it difficult to get by!

If I were you I'd simply pull all the leaves / stems on the side that is encroaching the other plot and, as advised already, wait until the autumn when it's cooler then start digging and digging and digging until you remove every bit of the root.

Replant with loads of organic matter, mulch and keep moist.......it'll recover well.

Good luck!! 

Lift in Autumn, break-up the crown and leave the roots on the surface over winter.  Separate the viable roots and plant in the new location in Spring.

But first.. check if your neighbour objects to it where it is.  Good rhubarb may make good neighbours!

Nice bit of advice that... about the neighbours.. 

I moved a rhubarb plant from my parents old bungalow to their new one sometime in March this year as my 92 year old mum suddenly annouced she wanted it! It's picked up and showing new leaf growth despite almost drying out completely when it was left out of the ground for a week or so. Amazingly tough things especially when you don't want them.