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Growing & Forcing Rhubarb

As rhubarb is likely to be in one position for many years, ground preparation is very important. Plenty of organic matter in the form of garden compost or rotted manure should be worked into the soil and base of planting hole.It’s also time to cover any clumps of rhubarb outside that you want to force into early growth. I’m using a terracotta forcing pot, but an old bin or large bucket can be used. The idea is to exclude light from the new shoots which forces them to grow tall and light pink in colour. Depending on the weather, it will be around 6-8 weeks until we can harvest.

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3 Responses to “Growing & Forcing Rhubarb”

1. Videomaster753 says:

   October 31, 2008 at 9:28 pm

   Is it true that …
   Is it true that rhubarb leaves are poisonous?
2. beutifullady says:

   October 31, 2008 at 9:28 pm

   My rhubarb always …
   My rhubarb always seems to go to seeds with few side shoots. I always cut off the seed heads. Should they be dug up and brocken apart? What kind of fertilizer should i use besides compost and manure?
3. sonicpressure says:

   October 31, 2008 at 9:28 pm

   Thanks for the …
   Thanks for the advice…. I’ve just bought 3 plants, I can’t wait to get a bit from them…

   I was advised to mix in bone meal with the compost and soil infill.

   Cheers, keep on gardening!!!