On Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:45 +0100, Jamie D.
wrote:
I've recently planted some rhubarb crowns (only one of which is
showing any
signs of life) and am aware that I shouldn't take any stalks this
year (or
next, at any rate) to allow it to get established.
Out of curiosity, how long do you anticipate rhubarb from seed
taking before
reaching a stage where you can harvest from it?
Planted seeds a few months ago so probably 2014 and then only very
lightly then.
I think it's well worth letting it establish. Neighbour and I
planted
crowns at same time - he harvested a year before I did. Mine is much
bigger than his this year. Probably 3 times the size.
Thanks, I'll be letting my crowns develop (assuming the dead-looking
ones burst into life) but have half an eye on the future as an
established part of my plot.
When I have been on the plot long enough to be 100% about the layout
of beds, etc, I may try to bring some up from seed.
Thank you for the helpful reply.
I had two crowns a couple of years ago - from B&Q if I remember - one
disappeared and the other is now on my allotment.
It's tempting to let one flower and try saving the seeds from that -
but everywhere says it saps the plant energy a lot to develop the
seed. I do always wonder whether that's just a myth put about by
people who want to sell you crowns though.
I'm tempted to fill my allotment with rhubarb but I won't! I'll be
giving away some plants and then creating a communal bed I hope!
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