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- Q.Rhubarb - Why did my rhubarb not come up this year?
- Q.What To Do About Rhubarb When It Goes To Seed - We planted one plant last year. This year it is trying to go to seed. What should we do, if ...
- Q.Rhubarb - Are the green stalk varieties of rhubarb as tasty as the red?
- Q.Cutting Established Rhubarb - How close can I cut my well established rhubarb? I have friends asking me to share cut rhubarb stalks. My ...
- Q.Rhubarb With Yellowing Leaves - We were given mature rhubarb plants by a friend and told to divide them up into smaller bunches last fall. ...
- Q.Rhubarb - If I want a rhubarb plant to produce more, would I just have to harvest it more often? Or would ...
- Q.We Transplanted Rhubarb This Year - The plants look very strong, have almost 18" diameter leaves and it is late July. Do we leave the stalks ...
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csorenson02 on
April 20, 2016
Muscatine, IAQ.Rhubarb
Why did my rhubarb not come up this year?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2016A.Was this a new planting?
It is recommended to not harvest from the first season, to feed the plant.
Also the plant may need some winter protection. Covering the plant with leaf mulch, but not the crown can help.
Though Rhubarb is hardy once established, it can die from root rot.I have also heard of rodents eating the roots over the winter months.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 29, 2016Q.what to do about rhubarb when it goes to seed
We planted one plant last year. This year it is trying to go to seed. What should we do, if anything? Thanks Anne Hyde
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 30, 2016A.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/rhubarb-bolting.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
mcallida on
May 3, 2016
19004Q.Rhubarb
Are the green stalk varieties of rhubarb as tasty as the red?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2016A.There are many opinions on this vary question. Some people feel that the green varieties are more tangy and some red varieties can be touted as more sweet-tart.
I actually grow both a red and green and cannot tell any difference, I just like the color differences in my baking and making jams!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2016Q.cutting established rhubarb
How close can I cut my well established rhubarb? I have friends asking me to share cut rhubarb stalks. My plants are quite well established, so I need to know how much I can cut the plant back with out jeopardizing root strength for next year.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 4, 2016A.Generally, you want to only cut back the plant by 1/3 in order to preserve the strength of the plant. it is not so much a matter of how far down the stalk you cut, but rather how much of the leaves you take. You can cut stalks right down near the base of the plant but try not to remove any more than 1/3 of the leaves in one season.
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rjmik on
June 13, 2016
53185Q.Rhubarb with yellowing leaves
We were given mature rhubarb plants by a friend and told to divide them up into smaller bunches last fall. We planted them immediately and left it alone till this year expecting to be able to get even a few little mature stalks to pick this summer. Well it came up this spring. All the stalks and leaves look healthy at first, but then the leaves start getting brown rust spots, turn yellow and die. The stalks with leaves get to about 18 in. long but are very thin. Are they still usable this year? After the the leaves start to yellow, the stalk becomes weak and starts to die.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2016A.Here is an article that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/brown-splotches-on-rhubarb.htm
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blissfulhippo on
June 25, 2016
Camrose, Alberta, CanadaQ.Rhubarb
If I want a rhubarb plant to produce more, would I just have to harvest it more often? Or would a better fix to this be to plant more plants for next season, either this fall or in the spring?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 25, 2016A.Over time most Rhubarb plants will increase in size and produce more stalks.
I would suggest planted more Rhubarb to increase your supply.
There are many varieties available and having a few different plants can open up many culinary possibilities!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/types-of-rhubarb.htm
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Anonymous on
July 26, 2016Q.We transplanted Rhubarb this year
The plants look very strong, have almost 18" diameter leaves and it is late July. Do we leave the stalks in for the rest of the summer? Do we pull the stalks or cut them so the roots can develop for next year? We are in central MN so it is hot now and we have cold winters. We also have some tan colored leaves on a few stalks like they are dry or beyond season - should we pull those stalks out?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 26, 2016A.Go ahead and cut and discard any old and damaged leaves and stalks.
If the plant has lots of stalks, go ahead and eat these. Just make sure you leave some stalks on the plant to feed the crown so that it has energy stored to survive the winter. Let it die down naturally as the fall arrives.
Here are some links for you with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm
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