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Old 25-01-2020, 03:17 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default Propagating rhubarb

On 25/01/20 14:43, Bev wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:59:38 +0000, Jeff Layman wrote:

Anyone know if you can propagate rhubarb from root cuttings?


As someone whose family used to commercially grow and 'force' rhubarb the
answer is 'No' - you need to have a bud on the root and not just the old
root.


Thanks. I'll empty the pots when (if...) I remember.

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Jeff