I’ve had my rhubarb in pots for a year. I now have the perfect garden ready for them so when should I transplant? All 3 plants still have leaves. Do they die back or go dormant?
pomolo said:
I’ve had my rhubarb in pots for a year. I now have the perfect garden ready for them so when should I transplant? All 3 plants still have leaves. Do they die back or go dormant?
They go dormant. Well they’re supposed to!, so I assume that depends on where they are planted. Mine are sheltered between a raised vege bed and a small mandarine tree and whilst they do slow down, they don’t wither back to the crown. Like they’re supposed to…
I don’t feed them over winter.
Plant them out in spring, water them in well and keep them moist.
I suggest you ask Lucky she is very successful with them :) nowdays
drylander1 said:
I suggest you ask Lucky she is very successful with them :) nowdays
Cheeky…lol
I’m not saying, but I do have one still growing in the garden…..:D
Thank you HP for your bit of info. I shall transplant in spring.
our rhubarb out by ‘pepe’s ponds’ are big leaved things that are looking good.
apart from that i haven’t a clue on what to do and rival lucky when it comes to losing them. (must be the local soil – couldn’t be our fault lol).
pepe said:
our rhubarb out by ‘pepe’s ponds’ are big leaved things that are looking good.
apart from that i haven’t a clue on what to do and rival lucky when it comes to losing them. (must be the local soil – couldn’t be our fault lol).
Morning to you too Pepe.
You’re doing something right then, re rhubarb. But they are greedy and want more than their fair share of everything. If you give it to them they’ll want it and more, compost, food, water and mulch.
Happy Potter said:
pepe said:
our rhubarb out by ‘pepe’s ponds’ are big leaved things that are looking good.
apart from that i haven’t a clue on what to do and rival lucky when it comes to losing them. (must be the local soil – couldn’t be our fault lol).
Morning to you too Pepe.
You’re doing something right then, re rhubarb. But they are greedy and want more than their fair share of everything. If you give it to them they’ll want it and more, compost, food, water and mulch.
morning potter. i don’t eat rhubarb so my wife’s in charge. but she doesn’t eat it either and calls it her ‘gunnera macrocarpa’ (sp?) because gunneras are brazilian rhubarb and she would love one of those overhanging the ponds.
pepe said:
Happy Potter said:
pepe said:
our rhubarb out by ‘pepe’s ponds’ are big leaved things that are looking good.
apart from that i haven’t a clue on what to do and rival lucky when it comes to losing them. (must be the local soil – couldn’t be our fault lol).
Morning to you too Pepe.
You’re doing something right then, re rhubarb. But they are greedy and want more than their fair share of everything. If you give it to them they’ll want it and more, compost, food, water and mulch.
morning potter. i don’t eat rhubarb so my wife’s in charge. but she doesn’t eat it either and calls it her ‘gunnera macrocarpa’ (sp?) because gunneras are brazilian rhubarb and she would love one of those overhanging the ponds.
You don’t eat rhubarb ?? full of fibre and good for you.
gasp!
You don’t eat rhubarb ?? full of fibre and good for you.
gasp!
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no doubt it would be good for me. if i manage to get a crop i will look up some recipes.
must go and tick some things off my list. bbl.
I must go shopping too, and get a haircut.
BBL
pepe said:
our rhubarb out by ‘pepe’s ponds’ are big leaved things that are looking good.
apart from that i haven’t a clue on what to do and rival lucky when it comes to losing them. (must be the local soil – couldn’t be our fault lol).
Oh I like your way of thinking….lolo
Mine has new crowns coming on it at the moment.
pepe said:
You don’t eat rhubarb ?? full of fibre and good for you.
gasp!
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no doubt it would be good for me. if i manage to get a crop i will look up some recipes.must go and tick some things off my list. bbl.
I think a rhubarb plant in a garden adds style:)
Lucky1 said:
pepe said:
You don’t eat rhubarb ?? full of fibre and good for you.
gasp!
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no doubt it would be good for me. if i manage to get a crop i will look up some recipes.must go and tick some things off my list. bbl.
I think a rhubarb plant in a garden adds style:)
If I had one would be only to look at lmao
Ummmm I have just been informed from a very goof/good source that Rhubard is celery with HP lmfao
Can I harvest some stalks at this time of the year????? I’d like a feed of it as there are a lot of leaves.
Lucky1 said:
Yes you can. I raided mine earlier :) Give it a light liquid feed after harvesting. heavier feeds can be given in spring/ summer ect.
Can I harvest some stalks at this time of the year????? I’d like a feed of it as there are a lot of leaves.
Hi folks
Just been out playin in the patch and noticed my Rhubarb going into flower.
Should I be doin anything with that or just let it flower?
Muschee said:
Hi folks
Just been out playin in the patch and noticed my Rhubarb going into flower.Should I be doin anything with that or just let it flower?
Cut the flower stalk off at the base Mushee
Speaking of rhubarb, I just came in to check on when to divide it. I’ve forgotten when the best time is to do so? Some of ours is going to seed so we are thinking of dividing it
AnneS said:
Speaking of rhubarb, I just came in to check on when to divide it. I’ve forgotten when the best time is to do so? Some of ours is going to seed so we are thinking of dividing it
Yes now, AnneS.
Happy Potter said:
AnneS said:
Speaking of rhubarb, I just came in to check on when to divide it. I’ve forgotten when the best time is to do so? Some of ours is going to seed so we are thinking of dividing it
Yes now, AnneS.
It’s funny you know. We’ve never thought about correct times before, we’ve just gone in and hacked at the plants (especially when digging up crowns to give to friends etc. LOL) But MrS just asked me if it is the correct time and I couldn’t remember! Will do it anyway…our rhubarb bed has been a bit neglected of late so could do with a bit of a clean up and feed.
AnneS said:
Happy Potter said:
AnneS said:
Speaking of rhubarb, I just came in to check on when to divide it. I’ve forgotten when the best time is to do so? Some of ours is going to seed so we are thinking of dividing it
Yes now, AnneS.
It’s funny you know. We’ve never thought about correct times before, we’ve just gone in and hacked at the plants (especially when digging up crowns to give to friends etc. LOL) But MrS just asked me if it is the correct time and I couldn’t remember! Will do it anyway…our rhubarb bed has been a bit neglected of late so could do with a bit of a clean up and feed.
I’ve harvested rhubarb and pulled too hard and pulled a bit of the crown up. I tossed it aside , wrong time to plant it up, and it landed under the mandarine tree..a couple weeks later I wondered what the heck rhubarb was doing growing there, then remembered the piece I’d tossed!
Happy Potter said:
AnneS said:
Happy Potter said:Yes now, AnneS.
It’s funny you know. We’ve never thought about correct times before, we’ve just gone in and hacked at the plants (especially when digging up crowns to give to friends etc. LOL) But MrS just asked me if it is the correct time and I couldn’t remember! Will do it anyway…our rhubarb bed has been a bit neglected of late so could do with a bit of a clean up and feed.
I’ve harvested rhubarb and pulled too hard and pulled a bit of the crown up. I tossed it aside , wrong time to plant it up, and it landed under the mandarine tree..a couple weeks later I wondered what the heck rhubarb was doing growing there, then remembered the piece I’d tossed!
Oh rub it in HP:) Mind you I can have another feed this week if I want:D
Lucky1 said:
Happy Potter said:
AnneS said:It’s funny you know. We’ve never thought about correct times before, we’ve just gone in and hacked at the plants (especially when digging up crowns to give to friends etc. LOL) But MrS just asked me if it is the correct time and I couldn’t remember! Will do it anyway…our rhubarb bed has been a bit neglected of late so could do with a bit of a clean up and feed.
I’ve harvested rhubarb and pulled too hard and pulled a bit of the crown up. I tossed it aside , wrong time to plant it up, and it landed under the mandarine tree..a couple weeks later I wondered what the heck rhubarb was doing growing there, then remembered the piece I’d tossed!
Oh rub it in HP:) Mind you I can have another feed this week if I want:D
Great Lucky :)
Mine are asleep at the moment. About time too. I’m waiting patiently for it to grow high again and start cookin!
Happy Potter said:
Muschee said:
Hi folks
Just been out playin in the patch and noticed my Rhubarb going into flower.Should I be doin anything with that or just let it flower?
Cheers HP…I had no idea it would flower so was a bit of a shock to see that this mornin.
Cut the flower stalk off at the base Mushee
Muschee said:
Happy Potter said:
Muschee said:
Hi folks
Just been out playin in the patch and noticed my Rhubarb going into flower.Should I be doin anything with that or just let it flower?
Cheers HP…I had no idea it would flower so was a bit of a shock to see that this mornin.
Cut the flower stalk off at the base Mushee
oops mixed that up somehow lol
Happy Potter said:
AnneS said:
Happy Potter said:Yes now, AnneS.
It’s funny you know. We’ve never thought about correct times before, we’ve just gone in and hacked at the plants (especially when digging up crowns to give to friends etc. LOL) But MrS just asked me if it is the correct time and I couldn’t remember! Will do it anyway…our rhubarb bed has been a bit neglected of late so could do with a bit of a clean up and feed.
I’ve harvested rhubarb and pulled too hard and pulled a bit of the crown up. I tossed it aside , wrong time to plant it up, and it landed under the mandarine tree..a couple weeks later I wondered what the heck rhubarb was doing growing there, then remembered the piece I’d tossed!
Tough as old boots isn’t it?
Can I get in on this act please. I am still waiting for my rhubarb to die down so we can transfer it to it’s new bed but it won’t slow up. Could I just move it anyway?
pomolo said:
Can I get in on this act please. I am still waiting for my rhubarb to die down so we can transfer it to it’s new bed but it won’t slow up. Could I just move it anyway?
I would.
I have a few questions and thoughts on Rhubarb.
When I was out at Pepe’s ranch, I saw his good lady’s rhubarb plant and what a beauty it is. Big leaves and lush red stalks.
Now here is my question…… how many varieties are out there?? Mine is a smaller plant with a greenish stalk and the leaves aren’t anywhere as big as the Pepe’s specimen.
Now #11 is a couple of years old now, planted out in 2008…. seems like yesterday I was giving it’s last rites…lol
Will the leaves get bigger in the warmer/hotter weather???
Should I separate the crowns and possibly kill it off, or can it go another year before I do the deed???
I think a rhubarb and apple pie with custard and cream would do me a world of good today. Yep I think I’ll have to do that very thing;)
time to plant more out isn’t it?
bluegreen said:
pomolo said:
Can I get in on this act please. I am still waiting for my rhubarb to die down so we can transfer it to it’s new bed but it won’t slow up. Could I just move it anyway?
I would.
Well if you would then so will I. Thanx BG.
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
Lucky1 said:
I have a few questions and thoughts on Rhubarb.When I was out at Pepe’s ranch, I saw his good lady’s rhubarb plant and what a beauty it is. Big leaves and lush red stalks.
Now here is my question…… how many varieties are out there?? Mine is a smaller plant with a greenish stalk and the leaves aren’t anywhere as big as the Pepe’s specimen.
Now #11 is a couple of years old now, planted out in 2008…. seems like yesterday I was giving it’s last rites…lol
Will the leaves get bigger in the warmer/hotter weather???
Should I separate the crowns and possibly kill it off, or can it go another year before I do the deed???I think a rhubarb and apple pie with custard and cream would do me a world of good today. Yep I think I’ll have to do that very thing;)
I have ‘Ever Red’ rhubarb, red base and green tops to the stalks. Sydney Crimson is mainly all green. But it doesn’t matter to the taste. I do use the red base parts only because of the end colour of the dish. Top tougher green bits go into worm farms.
If it’s well established and you get many stalks over summer, I’m talking a big armful every few weeks, then divide it. And if the crown is big enough, say 25 cm across, then yep chop it in half and replant the best pieces with good roots on them.
If not ready to divide, give some seasol to help it survive winter. 9 lt watering can per plant when actively growing and heaps of manure. Seasol ,or worm wee 50% strength, every 2 weeks.
Or steal Pepe’s…lol
Piccies?
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
It should I think but maybe it doesn’t go so deeply dormant in the sub-tropics. Mine are still getting new leaves. They are in pots and almost all the soil is gone now. They only get thin stalks though and I’m sure they would be more robust in a garden, sheltered from the summer sun etc.
pomolo said:
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
It should I think but maybe it doesn’t go so deeply dormant in the sub-tropics. Mine are still getting new leaves. They are in pots and almost all the soil is gone now. They only get thin stalks though and I’m sure they would be more robust in a garden, sheltered from the summer sun etc.
They love morning sun, arvo shade.
Show em whos boss, divide and plant out :)
Happy Potter said:
pomolo said:
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
It should I think but maybe it doesn’t go so deeply dormant in the sub-tropics. Mine are still getting new leaves. They are in pots and almost all the soil is gone now. They only get thin stalks though and I’m sure they would be more robust in a garden, sheltered from the summer sun etc.
OK! No more Mr Nice Guy round here. No more molly coddling the rhubarb. LOL.
They love morning sun, arvo shade.
Show em whos boss, divide and plant out :)
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
I thought it did, but not from what I have seen here and at Pepe’s place.
Lucky1 said:
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
I thought it did, but not from what I have seen here and at Pepe’s place.
A few good frosts will slow it down, but if you don’t get frosts it will keep going. Mine have about 8-10 leaves on each and are smaller than the big summer leaves, and are flatish. Lot’s of small new growth in the centre and sides of the crowns tho.
Happy Potter said:
Lucky1 said:
I have a few questions and thoughts on Rhubarb.When I was out at Pepe’s ranch, I saw his good lady’s rhubarb plant and what a beauty it is. Big leaves and lush red stalks.
Now here is my question…… how many varieties are out there?? Mine is a smaller plant with a greenish stalk and the leaves aren’t anywhere as big as the Pepe’s specimen.
Now #11 is a couple of years old now, planted out in 2008…. seems like yesterday I was giving it’s last rites…lol
Will the leaves get bigger in the warmer/hotter weather???
Should I separate the crowns and possibly kill it off, or can it go another year before I do the deed???I think a rhubarb and apple pie with custard and cream would do me a world of good today. Yep I think I’ll have to do that very thing;)
I have ‘Ever Red’ rhubarb, red base and green tops to the stalks. Sydney Crimson is mainly all green. But it doesn’t matter to the taste. I do use the red base parts only because of the end colour of the dish. Top tougher green bits go into worm farms.
If it’s well established and you get many stalks over summer, I’m talking a big armful every few weeks, then divide it. And if the crown is big enough, say 25 cm across, then yep chop it in half and replant the best pieces with good roots on them.
If not ready to divide, give some seasol to help it survive winter. 9 lt watering can per plant when actively growing and heaps of manure. Seasol ,or worm wee 50% strength, every 2 weeks.
Or steal Pepe’s…lol
Piccies?
Thanks HP:)
Yes Pepe should pop a photo up of theirs….disgusting thing it is…lol
I’ll pop a photo up today of mine.
pomolo said:
Dinetta said:
‘Tis the season for moving rhubarb, apparently…does it not go dormant?
It should I think but maybe it doesn’t go so deeply dormant in the sub-tropics. Mine are still getting new leaves. They are in pots and almost all the soil is gone now. They only get thin stalks though and I’m sure they would be more robust in a garden, sheltered from the summer sun etc.
…well the next couple of weeks would be ideal, time to get settled before the heat comes on…
Number 11 as of this morning.
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Kudos Lucky, well done :)
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Kudos Lucky, well done :)
Many thanks. I wonder what variety it is though.
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Well I ain’t putting mine up after seeing yours.
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Well I ain’t putting mine up after seeing yours.
Why is yours better than mine.???
Does anyone think the stalks will get bigger in the warmer weather??
Lucky1 said:
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Well I ain’t putting mine up after seeing yours.
Why is yours better than mine.???
Does anyone think the stalks will get bigger in the warmer weather??
No. I can guarantee you that mine is not better than yours.
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:
pomolo said:Well I ain’t putting mine up after seeing yours.
Why is yours better than mine.???
Does anyone think the stalks will get bigger in the warmer weather??
No. I can guarantee you that mine is not better than yours.
Well than be proud and show us the rhubarb ….lol
Lucky1 said:
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:Why is yours better than mine.???
Does anyone think the stalks will get bigger in the warmer weather??
No. I can guarantee you that mine is not better than yours.
Well than be proud and show us the rhubarb ….lol
No way. I’ll show you when it’s established in it’s new bed.
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:
pomolo said:No. I can guarantee you that mine is not better than yours.
Well than be proud and show us the rhubarb ….lol
No way. I’ll show you when it’s established in it’s new bed.
Sweet:)
pomolo said:
Lucky1 said:
Number 11 as of this morning.
Well I ain’t putting mine up after seeing yours.
mine are quite dormant atm.