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Two year old Rhubarb.....

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Two year old Rhubarb.....
« on: August 12, 2011, 19:26 »
My Rhubarb is approx 2 years old. As directed I have not regularly pulled the sticks, but did pull a few a couple of weeks ago. I now have a large number of thin (or thinnish) sticks. As a new plant I have not pulled these sticks. What do I do with these this year, will they all die off and just leave them in situ or what and when? Thanks
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Re: Two year old Rhubarb.....
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2011, 19:28 »
They die off late autumn.

Just throw some manure over the crown then.
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Re: Two year old Rhubarb.....
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2011, 07:47 »
What about the sticks there at the moment, can these be picked (some) or should I leave them in situ?
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Re: Two year old Rhubarb.....
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2011, 07:53 »
I don't like pulling rhubarb too late in the season, as it can get quite acidic.

Given than this is still a youngish plant, I'd be inclined to leave it and let it make strength for next year.
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