Rhubarb

Novice · « **on:** March 05, 2006, 17:47 »

My Father-in-Law has dug up a few rhubarb crowns for me...
Today, I dug over an area about 3' diamater, dug in some horse muck and covered the crowns with a couple of buckets.
Now that I've done this....was it the right thing to do, and the right time to do it ?
Ta

John · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2006, 19:32 »

You're forcing it. I think that's the right thing to do. I watched a program on telly where they were taking the crowns indoors into dark sheds to do this.
I found an article on the web for you RHUBARB

Novice · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2006, 07:38 »

Thanks for the link John - very useful article.
I'm trying to be a bit smart now, and have removed the bucket from one of the crowns and left one on. This is obviously my version of a highly scientific experiment !!
Stay tuned for the results.

John · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2006, 14:49 »

Looking forward to seeing the results!

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