[amc]

I've 4 rhubarb crowns (3 established and 1 just planted) that I've just manured.

I'm planning on "forcing" one of the established crowns. I've a galvanised dust bin - do i just put this over the top? If so, when? Does all the light need excluding or is a little ok?

Any advice, guidance or tips gratefully recieved.
Happy New Year fellow allotmenteers

[Debz]

I have put a bucket over mine because I could see pink buds and my mum told me to!  

[Steve.P]

When you see the first signs of the shoots appear, that is the time to put the cover over. Try to keep all light out.

[pushrod]

don't force the one you have just planted til next year.

[amc]

Cheers all, the tiniest of pink shoots were just showing before Christmas but these are now covered with a layer of manure... I'll put the bin over one of the established crowns when i'm next up there.
Ta amc

[matthew2riches]

I wouldn't cover all of them as forcing takes a lot out of the crown.  I do 1 a year and use a large black dustbin with a little hole drilled in the top so the plants climbs up quickly.

Very early and sweet :-)