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- Q.What Is Eating The Rhubarb Leaves From The Edges? - The edges are turning yellow and the growth (length) of the stalks seems to be shorter than usual. These plants ...
- Q.Rhubarb - What causes Rhubarb to be pithy?
- Q.Rhubarb - I just started growing rhubarb this year, but the soil under my raised bed turns out to be clay and ...
- Q.Rhubarb In Winter - Do you pick all the rhubarb before winter or do you leave some of the the stems? I've always left ...
- Q.Putting Rhubarb To Sleep For The Winter - I planted Rhubarb crowns this past spring. Did not harvest anything. They look very healthy. We have had two ...
- Q.Rhubarb - Do they lose the leaves in fall?
- Q.How To Grow Rhubarb - I ordered two rhubarb plants from Stark Brothers last spring. I received two pieces that looked like 4" blocks of ...
Asked by
mnzajac on
August 4, 2016
Central NJ near Delaware RiverQ.What is eating the rhubarb leaves from the edges?
The edges are turning yellow and the growth (length) of the stalks seems to be shorter than usual. These plants are over 30 years old and have been excellent producers. I have divided them 3 times with success. I am also having aphids (I believe) eating my sweet potato vine, caladiums, and such this year in greater numbers.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 6, 2016A.There are numerous pests and caterpillars that may be dining on your Rhubarb.
You can treat the plants with Neem Oil, including your other plants that are having trouble with Aphids.Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
Here is a link with more information
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
ralnand on
August 16, 2016
97838Q.Rhubarb
What causes Rhubarb to be pithy?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 16, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Rhubarb harvested late in the season often becomes tougher and less enjoyable. It is recommended to stop harvesting by mid-July for this reason and because the plant needs to store energy for next winter and spring.
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Bsm on
September 19, 2016
Zone 5Q.Rhubarb
I just started growing rhubarb this year, but the soil under my raised bed turns out to be clay and sand with glass and stones. The roots did not go deep, but tried to grow out under the sides of the bed. Consequently, they were unable to hold their own weight. I twisted all the stalks off at the base and proceeded to add almost 2 1/2 feet to the depth of the box and paint it. While I was doing that, all the plants have been growing like crazy, and now at almost the end of September, I have six inches of growth. Now what? Add the new soil on top and replant on top? Wait until the frost and recut the plants, then cover and wait? Dig it all up and dispose and start over?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 19, 2016A.I would wait until the plants are dormant and transplant.
You can do this in the fall or wait until early spring.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/dividing-rhubarb-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm
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September 20, 2016Q.rhubarb in winter
Do you pick all the rhubarb before winter or do you leave some of the the stems? I've always left a fair about of the rhubarb on the plant for winter. My friend says she picks hers clean. Not leaving anything but the crown. Which is the correct way to care for the rhubarb for winter?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 20, 2016A.I too personally like to leave a good amount of leaves on the plant until the frost kills them.
Then I remove and lightly mulch the crowns. If the plants are well established, mulching is likely not necessary.
Growing recommendation is that you do leave leaves on the plants to feed the crowns and for them to store energy.
Well established crowns and plants likely do fine if all the leaves are pruned off.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/protecting-rhubarb-in-winter.htm
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October 23, 2016Q.putting rhubarb to sleep for the winter
I planted Rhubarb crowns this past spring. Did not harvest anything. They look very healthy. We have had two frosts but they still look ok, a bit wilted. I will cover with compost for winter but do I just leave the stalks and leaves on the plants through winter or do I cut them down? If I need to cut them down how much should I take off?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 23, 2016A.When the leaves have been hit with hard frost I like to remove the branches.
You certainly can cover the crowns with a bit of mulch, this will aide the plant incase the snow doesn't fall right away for insulation.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/protecting-rhubarb-in-winter.htm
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Anonymous on
October 27, 2016Q.rhubarb
Do they lose the leaves in fall?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 28, 2016A.Yes, the leaves will die off.
Here is an article that will help you with wintering care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/protecting-rhubarb-in-winter.htm
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Cargirl on
March 2, 2017
Pittsburg ksQ.How to grow rhubarb
I ordered two rhubarb plants from Stark Brothers last spring. I received two pieces that looked like 4" blocks of wood, no roots, no green, which I planted near my asparagus patch. I covered them with about two inches of dirt tamped it with my foot and watered it just as I would any plant or root. Neither came up. I'm afraid to dig the chunks up in case this year they may sprout. Any ideas?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 2, 2017A.It's possible they shipped the roots protected with a soil block.
I personally have never seen this, generally the roots are shipped with no soil and in a dormant state.
The fact that you could not see any roots, there is no way to know if they were planted in the correct position.Depending on your growing zone, it may be early yet. You could give it some more time.
I would also check your receipts and with the grower that you purchased with.
Did they forget to include planting information?
I went right to the web site of the grower that you purchased from and found the planting information for bare root Rhubarb.
I have listed the link for you.I would contact their Customer Service department to inquire on any guarantee on plant material.
https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/planting-bare-root-rhubarb
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm
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