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10-04-2011, 05:31 PM
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Rhubarb
My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? I have cut the flowers off. |
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10-04-2011, 05:48 PM
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Rhubarb
In message , Ann
Lancing writes My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? I have cut the flowers off. Pull out the stalks with the flower heads. They will compost quite safely if you wish. You'd also be advised to harvest some of the stalks for eating and/or preserving. Don't exhaust the plant by taking everything. You may find this URL helpful. http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_...i_project_sept ember_1_rhubarb.asp -- Gopher .... I know my place! |
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10-04-2011, 05:57 PM
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On Apr 10, 5:31*pm, Ann Lancing wrote:
My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? *I have cut the flowers off. Some varieties are prone to this. I think hot dry weather makes it worse too. |
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10-04-2011, 06:30 PM
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"Ann Lancing" wrote in message ... My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? I have cut the flowers off. Just had our first Rhubarb Crumble and Custard of the season if that is anything of a clue ;-)) Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive .................................... |
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14-04-2011, 07:51 PM
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Ann Lancing" wrote in message ... My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? I have cut the flowers off. Just had our first Rhubarb Crumble and Custard of the season if that is anything of a clue ;-)) Mike Ah so the Custard is in season now lucky you :-) Bill |
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14-04-2011, 09:30 PM
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Ann Lancing" wrote in message ... My rhubard is flowering, how can I stop it? Will it grow any more stalks? I have cut the flowers off. Just had our first Rhubarb Crumble and Custard of the season if that is anything of a clue ;-)) Mike Ah so the Custard is in season now lucky you :-) Bill Our custard is always in season, we get it from the Caterer's Wholesale Cash and Carry ;-) Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive .................................... |
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