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Rhubarb plant

Can anyone tell me what to do with my rhubarb plant, its in a very big tub, I bought it this time last year and it grew quiet well then the winter and the frost and snow came and I forgot to protect it and I thought blow that's it its a goner.

I would say that at around the end of Feb maybe half way through Feb things started happening and now its like this.......................................so what do I need to do now

 

If only I could be free as the birds the places I could visit would be out of this world

  • Morning Polly, to be honest it is not the most successful plant in a container but worth a try.  If the pot is getting very hot it might be worth trying to shade it as hot soil will retard the growth.  The other thing is that this is a young plant and they crop better as they get older.  Don't compare your stick size against commercially grown rhubarb as it is a very different beast altogether.  Water in the evening and maybe give a feed of liquid seaweed once a week while it is growing.

    Caroline in Jersey

    Cin J

  • Think it would be much better in garden if possible.