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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 11, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I don't recommend eating anything that you cannot ID completely.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 15, 2020
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    It appears that you are in zone 6. This is at the upper edge of where rhubarb can be comfortable. Likely, the heat of summer is getting to them.

    Make sure to move them to shade, when possible. If these are in ground, you may have to install a shade cloth during the summer months.

    Here are a few articles that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/rhubarb-in-hot-climates.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 18, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.

    This could be due to the age of the plant, or due to pests.

    In the meantime, here is an article to help you care for the plant:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 21, 2020
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    Unfortunately, that is not rhubarb.

    The best way to start rhubarb is from a plant division. If you know someone who has a plant; they may share a section with you.

    Also, plants can be found at most garden centers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb-plant-seeds.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    June 1, 2020
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    The problems appears to be overwatering. Unfortunately, if the soil does not have a chance to dry out between waterings, it will cause root suffocation and rot, as you see here.

    You may try these in container, so that you can better control the moisture content of the soil. Make sure that these have a chance to dry out a little between watering.

    During the heat, you will need to place in the shade, rather than supply extra water. It may not be possible to grow in your area, if it remains too warm.

    Here is an article that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/growing-rhubarb-in-pots.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/rhubarb-in-hot-climates.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    June 10, 2020
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    You don't mention what plant was transplanted. It will be hard to say what, exact, care will be needed.

    Generally, though, the more that the roots are disturbed, the harder it is for the plant to recover. It is imperative that watering be done properly for recovery to happen.

    The important thing will be to let the soil dry out down to about an inch, pretty thoroughly, between waterings. This will give the roots just enough time to breath but not let them dry out, which give the plant the best chance for recovery.

    If heat is an issue, then shade will be your heat reliever, rather than extra water.

    Here is an article to help you mitigate transplant shock:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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    Beamish55 on
    June 10, 2020
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    Thought I was in a rhubarb forum so didn’t mention that my transplanted piece is a a rhubarb.
    Thank you! Pat

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    francisjkennedy3 on
    July 17, 2020
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    Last year i had an established plant and a new champagne type I let them both rot down and didnt remove anything they both survived ok. This year the established plant did quite thenew one well it increased 3 times the size of before, I didnt pull any stems off it this year to make it even stronger i already put a load of stable manure round them both. The leaves turned red on the champagne one, a sign that chorofil is leaving? And I decided to leave the red stemmed one alone now, am I'm right?

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