[Fred]

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

[K]

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(h)]

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 :-)

Cat(h)

[Robert \(Plymouth\)[_123_]]

"Cat(h)" wrote in message
...
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 :-)

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]

"Fred" wrote in message
...
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(h)]

On Feb 20, 4:25*pm, "Robert \(Plymouth\)"
wrote:
"Cat(h)" wrote in message

...
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 :-)

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]

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]

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
...

"Fred" wrote in message
...
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




--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

[Eric_gardenfork.tv]

Hi All,

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

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

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

thanks, eric

www.gardenfork.tv

[JennyC]

"Baal" wrote in message
.. .
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]

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

Originally Posted by JennyC

"Baal" wrote in message
.. .
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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[Stewart Robert Hinsley]

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[_7_]]

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.
--
David in Normandy.
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