Questions tagged [rhubarb]
Herbaceous perennials, Rheum x hybridum grown for their fruity but acidic leaf stalks.
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Eating rhubarb after it's bolted
I had a surprise rhubarb plant pop up 2 years after moving into my house, and was looking forward to harvesting it until it started flowering.
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I've read a 2 year old rhubarb root can weigh 100 lbs, is this true?
I've read that 2 year old rhubarb roots can weigh 100 lbs, and was wondering what species this would be.
At only 2 years old, the roots weigh 100 pounds apiece, and French and his son pick them up by ...
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What happens if you don't split rhubarb?
I have a friend that has a rhubarb plant that was in the same place for at least 13 years, and she wants me to split it for her (because she's blind). What am I expecting from such an old plant, ...
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What do you do to rhubarb in the winter?
I've always mowed the rhubarb plant in the fall to winterize the plant, but what is the best thing to do to rhubarb if you can't get rhubarb into where it was transplanted to? I have 60 plants in the ...
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Should I be worried by these rhubarb leaves?
I have 3 rhubarbs in large pots that for the past 3 years have given a very nice crop. Usually the leaves are a nice consistent green colour but this year one of the plants has suddenly got yellow ...
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Do I still need to water transplanted plants if they're being transplanted into a flood plain?
My mom, and I just transplanted 10 rhubarb plants (thinning 6 that were planted near each other), and I was wondering if there would be enough moisture in the soil to not need to water them (suction ...
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Help identifying bug on rhubarb
Today I discovered these guys on my rhubarb hanging around the flowery parts. They look way bigger than aphids (2-4mm). Any idea what they are?
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What is best rhubarb to grow in hot weather
I live in Concord CA. 50 miles east of SF. Summers in the east bay can be hot . 80°-100+°June%sept ,oct. Spring 70-80°s. Grew up in Midwest miss rhubarb
5$/lb here in grocery stores.
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Young Rhubard plant with yellow leaf
Planted my first rhubarb plant last year. It has about 7 stalks this year. All were green but one of the largest leaves near the base has just turned yellow. I definitely think we’ve over watered it ...
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Why do people say rhubarb flowers, when I've never seen it flower for me?
I have a lot of family that has the same cultivar of rhubarb, but it never seems to flower (from the same mother plant that we split the roots apart over 30+ years). Why do people say that it flowers,...
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some of my rhubarb leaves are turning yellow, should I pick the larger leaves, and leave the smaller ones alone?
I have several clusters of rhubarb stalks very close to each other, and the larger leaves are killing (yellow, but strong) the leaves on the smaller stalks. Should I pick some of the larger stalks so ...
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Is there signs to watch for when it comes to watering rhubarb?
I was waling around the yard when it was 100 degrees out, and saw the rhubarb leaves wilting. Is this a sign I should probably water them?
They did perk up after I turned the hose on them slowly.
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Will yellow undergrowth rhubarb leaves turn green?
My rhubarb colony has a couple yellow leaves, but everything on the surface prior to picking was green. Will the yellow leaves turn green?
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Should I pick the rhubarb that was attacked by the lawnmower?
Will a rhubarb stalk that got attacked by the lawnmower heal itself, or is it better to pick it, and feed it to the animals?
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I noticed spots being eaten from my rhubarb,what should I plant to prevent them from being eaten?
What is the organic way to prevent rhubarb leaves from having holes eaten from them?
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Should I grind up rhubarb root to make it multiply?
What is the best way to make a rhubarb plant multiply so you can get about a 2 foot area of rhubarb?
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Will rhubarb grow well with ginger in MN?
I recently planted some rhubarb in the middle of my yard, and am considering putting ginger with it.
I was wondering if:
ginger would grow well mixed in with the rhubarb?
will it keep the grass at ...
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Is early June too late to transplant Rhubarb in USDA Zone 5?
Last year, I foolishly planted a rhubarb plant (zone 5) behind a Horseradish and a raised bed. It's getting shaded out.
Is it too late to dig it up and put it in a sunnier spot?
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Can I plant rhubarb roots in mid July, in Michigan?
I am new to growing rhubarb. I live in Michigan and it is mid July. I found some clearance rhubarb roots and decided to give them a try. Can I plant them now, so they will come up next year? Also can ...
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Is there a correct moment to start forcing rhubarb?
So some of my rhubarb is just starting to show signs of life. A vivid yellow-green-red bud is starting to burst from the old brown husk. I'm planning to force some of the crop. Is now the right moment ...
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How do I treat rhubarb rust?
I have a small rhubarb plant and one of the stems has gotten some rust on it. What should I do? (there are only 3 small stems on the plant)
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How do I grow rhubarb in hot weather
I live in South Carolina (37 C or 100 F everyday in July), but I love Rhubarb. I planted 4 rhubarb plants in the shade on the north side of my house. 3/4 have died and the last is struggling. They get ...
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"Forcing rhubarb" - what does that mean?
In the question Forcing rhubarb - alternatives to fancy forcing jars?, the poster is asking how to "force rhubarb". What does that mean?
The house we bought has a rhubarb plant in the yard, but I ...
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Forcing rhubarb - alternatives to fancy forcing jars?
Gardening guides, when discussing rhubarb, will always illustrate their advice with a picture of some fancy forcing jars, or else reclaimed old-fashioned chimney pots, which look great and add ...
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What's the most effective way to harvest rhubarb?
I've got a big, lovely rhubarb plant in my yard which I'd hoped to be able to harvest a few different times over the course of a summer. How should I harvest my rhubarb to encourage it to regrow ...
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