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| Hi,
I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
eye on it?
Thanks
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| Fred <fred@neitherhere.northere> writes
>Hi,
>
>I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
>what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
Yes, quite a few.
>
>What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
>it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
>eye on it?
>
No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
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Kay
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| Cat(h) 2008-02-20, 9:25 am |
| On Feb 20, 1:50=A0pm, K <k...@scarboro.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Fred <f...@neitherhere.northere> writes
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> Yes, quite a few.
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> No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
> --
They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. So if all the OP has
seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching :-)
Cat(h)
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| Robert \(Plymouth\) 2008-02-20, 1:25 pm |
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"Cat(h)" <cathy_ie@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, K <k...@scarboro.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Fred <f...@neitherhere.northere> writes
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> Yes, quite a few.
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> No, it doesn't spread. You don't need to worry about that.
> --
They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. So if all the OP has
seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching :-)
Cat(h)
Been picking mine while it has those lovely deep red stems, delicious with a
nice dollop of clotted cream
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Rowdens Reservoir Allotments Association
www.rraa.moonfruit.com
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| JennyC 2008-02-20, 1:25 pm |
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"Fred" <fred@neitherhere.northere> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
> what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
>
> What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
> it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
> eye on it?
>
> Thanks
ALL you could possibly ever want to know about it - including recipes :~)
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/
Jenny
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| Cat(h) 2008-02-20, 1:25 pm |
| On Feb 20, 4:25=A0pm, "Robert \(Plymouth\)"
<rober...@btinternetbeachcomber.com> wrote:
> "Cat(h)" <cathy...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> news:34f156ca-5707-4204-830f-2a61a3d4a9c1@72g2000hsu.googlegroups.com...
> On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, K <k...@scarboro.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
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> They don't spread, but they do grow quite big. =A0So if all the OP has
> seen of his rhubarb is their just out of winter state, he may be in
> for a surprise when they start yawning and stretching :-)
>
> Cat(h)
>
> Been picking mine while it has those lovely deep red stems, delicious with=
a
> nice dollop of clotted cream
>
OK, you have me drooling now.
Cat(h)
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| Stewart Robert Hinsley 2008-02-20, 1:25 pm |
| In message <7d4or3h24thn0lnm0od9kkobrdeg28sjuc@4ax.com>, Fred
<fred@neitherhere.northere> writes
>Hi,
>
>I have inherited a few rhubarb plants on my allotment. I don't know
>what variety they are; are there many different types of rhubarb?
Over 50.
>
>What should I do with it? I think I heard them saying on radio4 that
>it spread like I weed. Did I hear correctly? Will I have to keep my
>eye on it?
>
>Thanks
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley
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| I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
nothing!!! My fault probably.
Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way through it!
Amazing resource - thank you!
--
Baal
I smile and go off waving
(Amiably) - for that's my way
http://www.helden.org.uk
"JennyC" <Jenny.squirrel@chello.nl> wrote in message
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> "Fred" <fred@neitherhere.northere> wrote in message
> news:7d4or3h24thn0lnm0od9kkobrdeg28sjuc@4ax.com...
>
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> ALL you could possibly ever want to know about it - including recipes :~)
> http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/
> Jenny
>
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| JennyC 2008-02-22, 5:25 pm |
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"Baal" <bertolt@brecht.com> wrote in message
news:47bc87b5$0$23791$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
>I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
>nothing!!! My fault probably.
>
> Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way through
> it! Amazing resource - thank you!
>
> Baal
I remember finding it years and years ago...... and thinking "goodness, a
whole site on just rhubarb" :~))
All that's missing is the custard :~)
Jenny
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| nicksey 2008-02-23, 5:25 pm |
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Hi All,
On this rhubarb topic, i have a rhubarb that I planted in a large
container about 2 years ago, it has never produced anything other than
thin strappy stems, is this because its in a container or do i just
have a poor plant
Thanks for any advice
JennyC;775772 Wrote:
> "Baal" bertolt@brecht.com wrote in message
> news:47bc87b5$0$23791$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...-
> I am one who had 3 rhubarb plants on his allotment and they all came to
>
> nothing!!! My fault probably.
>
> Jenny, I have bookmarked you wonderful site and will make my way
> through
> it! Amazing resource - thank you!
>
> Baal-
>
> I remember finding it years and years ago...... and thinking "goodness,
> a
> whole site on just rhubarb" :~))
> All that's missing is the custard :~)
> Jenny
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nicksey
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| Stewart Robert Hinsley 2008-02-23, 5:25 pm |
| In message <nicksey.2363a17@gardenbanter.co.uk>, nicksey
<nicksey.2363a17@gardenbanter.co.uk> writes
>
>Hi All,
>
>On this rhubarb topic, i have a rhubarb that I planted in a large
>container about 2 years ago, it has never produced anything other than
>thin strappy stems, is this because its in a container or do i just
>have a poor plant
>
>Thanks for any advice
>
If I understand correctly, rhubarb has a reputation for being a hungry
(and thirsty) plant, so it's quite possible that it wouldn't be happy in
a container, unless appropriately cosseted.
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley
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| David in Normandy 2008-02-24, 9:25 am |
| Stewart Robert Hinsley says...
> In message <nicksey.2363a17@gardenbanter.co.uk>, nicksey
> <nicksey.2363a17@gardenbanter.co.uk> writes
> If I understand correctly, rhubarb has a reputation for being a hungry
> (and thirsty) plant, so it's quite possible that it wouldn't be happy in
> a container, unless appropriately cosseted.
>
I grew one successfully in a large container (a builders
tub with suitable holes and drainage added) for a few years
- it had lots of feed and cosseting though.
--
David in Normandy. DavidinNormandy@yahoo.fr
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