Re: rhubarb, the colour red

 

davidkalninsSPAM@hotmail.com writes:

Some years back I bought some red-stalked rhubarb seedlings called "Sydney
Winter Red" and planted them in the far north of the state where the
climate compared with Sydney's is both hotter (in Summer) and colder (in
Winter).

The mature plants produced stalks as green as grass, with not a skerrick
of red in any! So much for their being "Red". And the "Winter" attribute?
The plants completely disappeared in Winter, only emerging when the days
warmed up, while the various other rhubarb plants soldiered valiantly on
throughout the frosty nights. Though green in colour, their taste was
delicious.
--
John Savage                   (my news address is not valid for email)
 

 


Have you thought of ringing one of the radio gardening programs in Sydney
and asking if someone on your side of Sydney has some unwanted rhubarb
plants looking for a good home?

There are probably gardens where rhubarb is being dug out to make way for
new buildings, or gardens being grassed over or phased out. It will only
cost you the price of a phone call. 2UE and 2GB both have gardening from
6am -9am Sat & Sun. Anyone who dislikes rhubarb and buys a house with some
in the garden would probably just throw it away, too.
--
John Savage                   (my news address is not valid for email)
 

 


I think I will do just what you suggest :)