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- Q.Rhubarb - My rhubarb plant is in its first year. I have planted in a potatoe grow bag, the rhubarb is doing ...
- Q.Harvesting Rhubarb. - I pulled one out of the ground and it had a three inch root that looked like a red ...
- Q.I Am Sure I Have Squash Beetle On My Rhubarb, Rainbow Chard And Raspberries. Is This Possible? - Am currently picking them off and stamping on them! Is there a better way to deal with the infestation (and ...
- Q.How To Take Care Of A Rhubarb Plant Before Winter Comes? - How to take care of rhubarb plant before winter comes?
- Q.Rhubarb Planting Time - I have rhubarb plants available to dig up and replant now, Oct.,how will this effect their growth?
- Q.Rhubarb - I want to move the rhubarb plants from the back of the house to the side of the house where ...
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Anonymous on
August 27, 2018Q.Rhubarb
My rhubarb plant is in its first year. I have planted in a potatoe grow bag, the rhubarb is doing very well but due to the weight is bowing over. I know I can harvest a few stalks, can the stalks be eaten in the first year. As the plant has done very well I am planning on putting it into the ground.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 28, 2018A.Rhubarb can be ready at anytime that the stalks reach at least 10 inches long. Another thing to consider is that you must leave enough vegetation to keep the plant alive, as this is how they produce their energy. Here is a link that will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm
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- Asked by
cakennedy1960 on
September 4, 2018
75089Q.Harvesting rhubarb.
I pulled one out of the ground and it had a three inch root that looked like a red carrot. Should I eat it?? and is that the plant establishing itself in the ground to come back next year.???
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BushDoctor on
September 5, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You don't eat the root. That must remain in the ground so the plant can reproduce each year. In fact, most of the plant is quite poisonous. The only edible portion will be the shoot between the root and leaves. Take care not to eat from any other part of the plant. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm
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Chilliallotment on
September 6, 2018
Kingsbridge DevonQ.I am sure I have squash beetle on my rhubarb, rainbow chard and raspberries. Is this possible?
Am currently picking them off and stamping on them! Is there a better way to deal with the infestation (and it IS!)
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 7, 2018A.Coreidae is a large family of predominantly sap-sucking insects. You can take the insect to your County Extension Office if you want a specific id of the pest.
Spray the nymphs directly with a ready-to-use insecticidal soap. Spray both sides of the leaves and the stems to ensure you kill all the nymphs feeding on the plants. Repeat every three or four days until you see no more nymphs.
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Geraldine M Moffat on
October 8, 2018
Seattle 98112Q.How to take care of a rhubarb plant before winter comes?
How to take care of rhubarb plant before winter comes?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 9, 2018A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/protecting-rhubarb-in-winter.htm
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Anonymous on
October 27, 2018Q.rhubarb planting time
I have rhubarb plants available to dig up and replant now, Oct.,how will this effect their growth?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 29, 2018A.I wouldn't recommend doing this at this time. The best time to divide, or transplant these will be in spring time. I fear that if it is done now, you will lose the crop. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/dividing-rhubarb-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
November 1, 2018Q.Rhubarb
I want to move the rhubarb plants from the back of the house to the side of the house where the soil is more fertile. I didn't get the rhubarb transplanted this fall as I had hoped. Is it worth the effort to transplant the rhubarb from where it is in the garden, into pots and have those pots wintering in a cold part of the house (breezeway, between the basement and the garage), so I can plant them in the early spring to have a crop in the late spring or early summer? I could still get out there and attempt to transplant. We have had one snowfall and the ground has not frozen too much yet. It is 11/01/17.
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 2, 2018A.Yes, I would transplant them to pots for the winter. It may be a bit too late in your area to transplant. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/growing-rhubarb-in-pots.htm
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Anonymous on
November 13, 2018Q.How to grow Rhubarb
What conditions does Rhubarb like. ?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 13, 2018A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htmWas this answer useful?00
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