Rhubarb
 

I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's around me
seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of curiosity i
carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same as when I planted
it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried that crown it's just
rotting. Any suggestions?

Rhubarb
 

"Hugh Eaton" wrote in message
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I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's around me
seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of curiosity i
carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same as when I planted
it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried that crown it's just
rotting. Any suggestions?


1) Planted wrong way up ?
2) To wet - is rotted already ?
3) Duff plant - was dead before you started ?

The Rhubarb Compendium may have more........
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/

Jenny

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"Hugh Eaton" wrote in message
...
I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's around me
seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of curiosity i
carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same as when I planted
it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried that crown it's just
rotting. Any suggestions?


1) Planted wrong way up ?
2) To wet - is rotted already ?
3) Duff plant - was dead before you started ?

The Rhubarb Compendium may have more........
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/

Jenny

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from "Hugh Eaton" contains these words:

I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's around me
seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of curiosity i
carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same as when I planted
it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried that crown it's just
rotting. Any suggestions?

Put it back and forget it. It's too eraly for a new crown to be doing
anything.

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Rhubarb
 

Hugh Eaton wrote:

I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's around me
seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of curiosity i
carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same as when I planted
it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried that crown it's just
rotting. Any suggestions?

Leave it on the surface and let the frost get at it (rhubarb came
from Siberia originally). Plant in the Spring with a load of well
rotted manure. Don't harvest this year and perhaps next year either.
After that it should be fine.
--
Nick Wagg

Rhubarb
 

"Hugh Eaton" wrote in
:

I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's
around me seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of
curiosity i carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same
as when I planted it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried
that crown it's just rotting. Any suggestions?


Probably a different variety to everyone elses. I have 2 crowns - one is
shooting vigorously, the other is not yet showing.

The one that's shooting always gives me early stems, and the other takes
its time to get going, but produces larger thicker stems, and goes on later
in the year.

They are planted next to one another, and get exactly the same care (a load
of manure or compost when I remember).

Stick 'em back and check again in March.

Victoria
--
gardening on a north-facing hill
in South-East Cornwall
--

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"Hugh Eaton" wrote in
:

I planted 3 Rhubarb crowns at the end of October. Everybody else's
around me seems to be sprouting but mine is doing nothing. Out of
curiosity i carefully dug one up and it seems to be exactly the same
as when I planted it; it doesn't appear to have rooted and I'm worried
that crown it's just rotting. Any suggestions?


Probably a different variety to everyone elses. I have 2 crowns - one is
shooting vigorously, the other is not yet showing.

The one that's shooting always gives me early stems, and the other takes
its time to get going, but produces larger thicker stems, and goes on later
in the year.

They are planted next to one another, and get exactly the same care (a load
of manure or compost when I remember).

Stick 'em back and check again in March.

But don't even pull a stick in the first year if you want the best
results in following years.

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

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"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

(See also "horseradish; the gift that keeps on giving.")


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at www.albany.net/~gwoods
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G

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"Joe" wrote in message
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What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?
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http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/ says it all
Jenny :~)

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"Gary Woods" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

Just bung it in some soil, it'll know what to do.
You won't kill it unless the soil gets waterlogged for long periods.

Steve

Rhubarb
 

"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

(See also "horseradish; the gift that keeps on giving.")


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at www.albany.net/~gwoods
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G

Rhubarb
 

"Joe" wrote in message
...
What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?
--
To reply direct, remove NOSPAM and replace with railwaysonline


http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/ says it all
Jenny :~)

Rhubarb
 

"Gary Woods" wrote in message
...
"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

I've just ordered three crowns. I doubt that it would be advertised in
catalogues if no-one bought it.

Mary

Rhubarb
 

"Gary Woods" wrote in message
...
"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

Just bung it in some soil, it'll know what to do.
You won't kill it unless the soil gets waterlogged for long periods.

Steve

Rhubarb
 

"Gary Woods" wrote in message
...
"Joe" wrote:

What is the best way to plant my own Rhubarb plant, using offcuts from
someone else's one?

Rhubarb is one of those things that nobody buys.... I think you have to
grow it from divisions, and usually somebody near you will share some
pieces.

I've just ordered three crowns. I doubt that it would be advertised in
catalogues if no-one bought it.

Mary