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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Missey on October 25, 2018, 22:45

Title: Missey's question : winter compost on rhubarb
Post by: Missey on October 25, 2018, 22:45

Hi sorry to hi jack this thread but can I ask when to put compost around rhubarb? 

I took a break from my plot this year whilst I love it it’s hard work but now I’ve been over to it clearing ready for winter and got my mojo back for it - so everything there needs some TLC.

Thanks

Title: Re: winter compost on rhubarb
Post by: mumofstig on October 26, 2018, 08:56

Hi Missey and welcome to the forum, and good luck with your plot next year ;)
I've split your question off as it makes more sense on its own...

Title: Re: Missey's question : winter compost on rhubarb
Post by: snowdrops on October 26, 2018, 11:37

Nows the time to put well rotted compost or manure around your rhubarb,not over the crown though in case it’s a wet winter & it rots.
Must feel good to have got your mojo back,remember to take it easy, a bit like starting a new plot so you don’t cause yourself any damage😊. Perhaps start a diary on here to record your progress so on the tough days you can look back at how far you’ve come

Title: Re: Missey's question : winter compost on rhubarb
Post by: Missey on October 28, 2018, 20:43

 Thank you both - it really does feel good to be back, the break was needed.  I’ll feed my rhubarb when I get over on Saturday thanks again