On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:47:58 -0000, "Plum"
wrote:

Rhubard bolting in March? Oh dear. I know about stress, but what stress?
It has plenty of water, light, manure and compost. The only other
explanation I can find is that it is the wrong type. Not much help. Ideas
welcomed.


Cut the flowering bits off?
Don't let it waste its energy.

The weather's been a bit bizarre here with hot and sunny and then snow
and windy.

Bolting or seed stalk formation is influenced by stress, age, and
variety. The green stalked varieties are most susceptible, as are
older plants. Infertile soil, heat, cold, daylength or drought may
cause plants to bolt. The flower stalks should be cut out while they
are still small.
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