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Alan Holmes 25-10-2003 04:13 PM

Rhubarb?
 

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.

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
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Pam Moore 25-10-2003 05:02 PM

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



Pam in Bristol

Jaques d'Altrades 25-10-2003 06:42 PM

Rhubarb?
 
The message
from "Alan Holmes" contains these words:

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.


You should discard the middle and use the sattelite growth.

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?


Your loss is the Antibodes' gain.

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Rusty Hinge
horrid·squeak&zetnet·co·uk
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm

ken saunders 25-10-2003 07:20 PM

Rhubarb?
 
[quote]Originally posted by Jaques d'Altrades
[b]The message
from "Alan Holmes" contains these words:
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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.[

...............Alan there is a lot on rhubarbinfo, also that the cold triggers spring growth.So.. wouldn't the freezer bit throw it off season.

Alan Holmes 26-10-2003 03:01 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
...
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 26-10-2003 03:01 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
...
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 26-10-2003 03:01 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
...
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 26-10-2003 03:01 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
...
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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JennyC 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"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



JennyC 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"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



JennyC 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"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



JennyC 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 

"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



David Hill 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 
Put the cut surface downwards.

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




David Hill 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 
Put the cut surface downwards.

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




David Hill 26-10-2003 03:02 PM

Rhubarb?
 
Put the cut surface downwards.

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





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