Rhubarb

 

I've just been given a lovely rhubarb. How much space should I allot it in
the bed? I mean, how big can I expect it to get?

How much sun and water and feeding does it prefer? Any pre-planting
preparation advice?


Ian

 



Have a look here, Ian
http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_septem
ber_1_rhubarb.asp

Hope this helps
Part_No

 

Part_No wrote:

Thanks, I just found this post. Turns out I tried to start a new thead with
the same title as an old thread, so this has got buried at the bottom of the
old one....


Ian

 

Ian B wrote:

If you do the job properly, give each crown eight feet to cover.

My tutor (back in the '50s) advocated digging a pit four feet deep by
two feet square, and filling it with old leather and woollens (acquired
for a song after a jumble sale) at the bottom, well-rotted manure, old
bones, bonemeal, compost, and the original spoil mixed with compost/well
rotted manure piled on top.

There will be a mound. Plant the crown in the top, and keep it well watered.

While it is growing, it's difficult to give it too much water. (I give
mine about eight gallons a day.)

--
Rusty