"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:20:44 -0000, "alan.holmes"
wrote:


I have some I would like to transfer to another place, but I don't know
whether it is the best time to do this!


It is said that rhubarb can be improved by digging it up and leaving
it for the frost to get at it. IN that case it shouldn't matter when
you move it.
I've never tried it.

Let's have a bit of science here! When a rhubarb crown is lifted and split,
invariably roots are broken and fresh tissue is exposed. If the crown is
immediately replanted in cold, wet soil, this fresh exposed tissue will
usually rot and the crown will die. Leaving the split crown on the surface
will allow the damaged areas to 'callus over' so that on re-planting, no
rotting will occur. Frost is not a requirement, but at the time of year when
frosts occur, temperatures are normally low and the crown will not dry too
much or shrivel.

Phil