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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 16, 2010
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    Rhubarb is native to Siberia. It needs absolutely no winterizing and actually performs better when it gets a healthy does of cold weather.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 30, 2011
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    It depends on the variety. Some varieties should be red when harvested, while others should be harvested when green because the stalks never turn red. If you have a red variety, wait until the stalks are red to harvest.

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    Nikki on
    April 6, 2011
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    I would cut it off, unless you want the seeds. Letting it produce seeds just diverts energy from producing leaves and stems and does not help.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 25, 2011
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    Yes, it is ok to put rhubarb leaves in the compost bin.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 26, 2011
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    Yes, this will actually help them retain water and grow better.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 30, 2011
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    You can just cut the pod off. You can continue to harvest the stalks.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 11, 2011
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    Your biggest issue will be getting enough light for the plant when you bring it indoors. You may need to use supplemental light. You can also just try moving it to a shady part of the yard if it gets too warm.

    Plain potting soil will work fine, but make sure the pot has drainage holes.

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