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Originally Posted by Phil Gurr
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.
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I can't see why leaving it on the surface in even colder wet air would make it less susceptible to rot.
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