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Rhubarb advice

fritzelly · 2013-08-09 20:32:18

I planted some rhubarb seeds early in spring. The main stems are now about 4 foot high and still growing, but a bit on the spindly side. Do I just leave it to keep growing? One plant cannot support itself too well, the others are about 3 feet high and seem sturdy enough.

09-08-2013 9:32pm

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fritzelly

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I planted some rhubarb seeds early in spring.
The main stems are now about 4 foot high and still growing, but a bit on the spindly side.
Do I just leave it to keep growing?
One plant cannot support itself too well, the others are about 3 feet high and seem sturdy enough.

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#2 09-08-2013 10:18pm

redser7

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Just leave them be. The stalks will start to die back soon. That's normal. Don't harvest any in this first year. When you harvest next year, make sure to leave at least 4 or 5 stalks.
Mulch the plants with manure or compost in winter. Make sure to keep them watered when growing well next year. The canopy of leaves can sometimes leave the soil very dry.
I'm assuming you have them planted in the ground now??

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#3 09-08-2013 10:46pm

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Thanks for that
Yeah they're in the ground

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