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Rhubarb

Why is my rhubarb so spindly?!

Rhubarb thrives in quite moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter, often in semi-shade - clay is the ideal soil-type.

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Rhubarb running to flower

Flowering is often a sign of stress or distress - in this case harvesting before the plant is established. Take the flower stem out and keep the plant well watered and manured, and don't pull any more sticks from it until it is well established. Rhubarb flowers are very beautiful - Rheum Ribes, the Syrian rhubarb, is a wild species grown just for its flowers.

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Pick | June

Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 26/04/2011 - 3:32pm

Pick rhubarb and gooseberries

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