Put the cut surface downwards.

--
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Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

"JennyC" wrote in message
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
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I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)

Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

Alan
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"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)

Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

Alan
--
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"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)

Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

Alan
--
Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk

"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)

Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

Alan
--
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Subject: Rhubarb?
From: "Alan Holmes"
Date: 26/10/2003 13:47 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:


"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare,

Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
--
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A: depends on what you want it changed into!

Subject: Rhubarb?
From: "Alan Holmes"
Date: 26/10/2003 13:47 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:


"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare,

Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
--
Rhiannon
http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/
Q: how many witches does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: depends on what you want it changed into!

Subject: Rhubarb?
From: "Alan Holmes"
Date: 26/10/2003 13:47 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:


"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare,

Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
--
Rhiannon
http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/
Q: how many witches does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: depends on what you want it changed into!

Subject: Rhubarb?
From: "Alan Holmes"
Date: 26/10/2003 13:47 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:


"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare,

Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
--
Rhiannon
http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/
Q: how many witches does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: depends on what you want it changed into!

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 16:12:14 +0100, "Alan Holmes"
wrote:

Does it matter if they get put in upside down?

Yes, I guess it does! Isn't there some indication of a bud?

Only on one that I can see.

How are your leeks? Mine are looking a bit sad due to lack of water!

Some doing well, others not so good, but I have been watering them.

Alan
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)
Jenny

Put the cut surface downwards.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.

How do I tell which is up?
A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are
going to
grow from. Does it matter if they get put in upside down?
Alan

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)

Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

Alan
--
Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk

Subject: Rhubarb?
From: "Alan Holmes"
Date: 26/10/2003 13:47 GMT Standard Time
Message-id:


"JennyC" wrote in message
...

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare,

Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
--
Rhiannon
http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/
Q: how many witches does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: depends on what you want it changed into!

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I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient
position, cut
the roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now
have a
better position to replant them.

Why did you put them in the freezer ?

Stimulates early growth - probably fools them into believing that the
worst of the winter is over.

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