Rhubarb

  • 1 Replies
  • 1227 Views
*

digger1957

  • Full Member
  • **
  • Location: North Yorks
  • 66
Rhubarb
« on: July 29, 2008, 20:23 »
Evening all.

Our rhubarb is growing well but the stems have marks on them like little bruises and some have blisters. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Digger.

*

Trillium

  • Guest
Rhubarb
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2008, 01:32 »
Almost nothing bothers rhubarb, but obviously something likes yours. I'd pick a stalk or 2 with the worst of these problems and carefully slice into them. Look for possible borers (maggot-like things) tunneling inside, or other pests digging little 'nests'. Often soapy water will wash them off except for borers which tunnel inside the plant. I can't think of any diseases that bother rhubarb but if you can post a pic, it'll be a great help.
Could be you've over-fertilized the plant and made it susceptible to pests?


xx
rhubarb,,can you get orange rhubarb

Started by jolly jen on Grow Your Own

14 Replies
6247 Views
Last post February 03, 2008, 14:17
by jolly jen
xx
rhubarb

Started by wighty on Grow Your Own

8 Replies
2105 Views
Last post May 17, 2018, 11:41
by Debz
clip
Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb

Started by Baldy on Grow Your Own

13 Replies
3929 Views
Last post January 18, 2014, 18:57
by GreyScales
xx
Rhubarb

Started by chrissie B on Grow Your Own

4 Replies
1091 Views
Last post April 17, 2011, 08:56
by Robster
 

Page created in 0.419 seconds with 37 queries.

Powered by SMFPacks Social Login Mod
Powered by SMFPacks SEO Pro Mod |