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Herbaceous perennials, Rheum x hybridum grown for their fruity but acidic leaf stalks.

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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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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 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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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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