rhubarb

Fred · Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 16

Hi,

I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?

What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
eye on it?

Thanks

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K · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 127

Fred writes
>Hi,
>
>I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
>what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?

Yes, quite a few.
>
>What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
>it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
>eye on it?
>
No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
--
Kay

"Cat · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 30

On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, K wrote:
> Fred writes
>
> >Hi,
>
> >I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
> >what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>
> Yes, quite a few.
>
> >What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
> >it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
> >eye on it?
>
> No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
> --

They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. So if all the OP has
seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching Smile

Cat(h)

"Robert \ · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 14

"Cat(h)" wrote in message @72g2000hsu.googlegroups.com...
On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, K wrote:
> Fred writes
>
> >Hi,
>
> >I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
> >what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>
> Yes, quite a few.
>
> >What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
> >it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
> >eye on it?
>
> No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
> --

They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. So if all the OP has
seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching Smile

Cat(h)

Been picking mine while it has those lovely deep red stems, delicious with a
nice dollop of clotted cream

--
Rowdens Reservoir Allotments Association
www.rraa.moonfruit.com

JennyC · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 172

"Fred" wrote in message @4ax.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
> what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>
> What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
> it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
> eye on it?
>
> Thanks

ALL you could possibly ever want to know about it - including recipes :~)
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/
Jenny

"Cat · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 30

On Feb 20, 4:25 pm, "Robert $Plymouth$"
wrote:
> "Cat(h)" wrote in message
>
> @72g2000hsu.googlegroups.com...
> On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, K wrote:
>
> > Fred writes
>
> > >Hi,
>
> > >I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
> > >what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>
> > Yes, quite a few.
>
> > >What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
> > >it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
> > >eye on it?
>
> > No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
> > --
>
> They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. So if all the OP has
> seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
> for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching Smile

>
> Cat(h)
>
> Been picking mine while it has those lovely deep red stems, delicious with a
> nice dollop of clotted cream
>

OK, you have me drooling now.
Cat(h)

Stewart Robert Hinsley · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 116

In message , Fred
writes
>Hi,
>
>I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
>what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?

Over 50.
>
>What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
>it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
>eye on it?
>
>Thanks

--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

Baal · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
nothing!!! My fault probably.

Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way through it!
Amazing resource - thank you!

--

Baal

I smile and go off waving
(Amiably) - for that's my way
http://www.helden.org.uk

"JennyC" wrote in message @mid.individual.net...
>
> "Fred" wrote in message
> @4ax.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
>> what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>>
>> What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
>> it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
>> eye on it?
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
> ALL you could possibly ever want to know about it - including recipes :~)
> http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/
> Jenny
>

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Eric_gardenfork.tv · Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

Hi All,

I've made a few videos about Rhubarb for my
web video show Gardenfork,

you can watch them here: http://tinyurl.com/2ha4z8

or on iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/yo98ll

thanks, eric

www.gardenfork.tv

JennyC · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 172

"Baal" wrote in message $0$23791$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
>I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
>nothing!!! My fault probably.
>
> Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way through
> it! Amazing resource - thank you!
>
> Baal

I remember finding it years and years ago...... and thinking "goodness, a
whole site on just rhubarb" :~))
All that's missing is the custard :~)
Jenny

nicksey · Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hi All,

On this rhubarb topic, i have a rhubarb that I planted in a large
container about 2 years ago, it has never produced anything other than
thin strappy stems, is this because its in a container or do i just
have a poor plant

Thanks for any advice

JennyC;775772 Wrote:
> "Baal" bertolt@brecht.com wrote in message
> $0$23791$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...-
> I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
>
> nothing!!! My fault probably.
>
> Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way
> through
> it! Amazing resource - thank you!
>
> Baal-
>
> I remember finding it years and years ago...... and thinking "goodness,
> a
> whole site on just rhubarb" :~))
> All that's missing is the custard :~)
> Jenny

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nicksey

Stewart Robert Hinsley · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 116

In message , nicksey
writes
>
>Hi All,
>
>On this rhubarb topic, i have a rhubarb that I planted in a large
>container about 2 years ago, it has never produced anything other than
>thin strappy stems, is this because its in a container or do i just
>have a poor plant
>
>Thanks for any advice
>
If I understand correctly, rhubarb has a reputation for being a hungry
(and thirsty) plant, so it's quite possible that it wouldn't be happy in
a container, unless appropriately cosseted.
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

David in Normandy · Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 43

Stewart Robert Hinsley says...
> In message , nicksey
> writes
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >On this rhubarb topic, i have a rhubarb that I planted in a large
> >container about 2 years ago, it has never produced anything other than
> >thin strappy stems, is this because its in a container or do i just
> >have a poor plant
> >
> >Thanks for any advice
> >
> If I understand correctly, rhubarb has a reputation for being a hungry
> (and thirsty) plant, so it's quite possible that it wouldn't be happy in
> a container, unless appropriately cosseted.
>
I grew one successfully in a large container (a builders
tub with suitable holes and drainage added) for a few years
- it had lots of feed and cosseting though.
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