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Charlie Pridham wrote:
On 14/03/2017 11:25, Roger Tonkin wrote:

Never heard of any infections in rhubarb, but always a may be!
Assuming you did not force the crowns, which always weakens
them, I would leave them alone, but not pick any stems this
year, unless they get really well ladened.

Yes, I forced them, but did that to the strong plant, too. I don't
think that there is much point in giving them another chance.

I know Rhubarb can be prone to virus but its more likely something has
been eating the roots, (check for vine weevil)

Or the growing tips. If I dig them up, I will check. Vine weevil
is unlikely here, because it doesn't like frost much, and I have
never seen it - but it's only one of many such pests.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.