Grow Rhubarb So Big It Could Feed A Dinosaur!

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
  • Check out my new book that you can pre-order now. Simplify Vegetable Gardening will be available on 16th Feb 2024. Pre-order now to be the first to get a copy of this book that has all my personal tips. geni.us/SimplifyVegGardening So you want to know how to grow and care for Rhubarb plants? Well, I have the video for you! You see, growing Rhubarb is one thing I am extremely good at, and before you wonder if the thumbnail is clickbait, I can tell you it is not. I will deliver on the promise of showing you how to grow the best Rhubarb you have ever seen, let alone eaten.
    You may be wondering if it is easy to grow Rhubarb, maybe you are new to gardening and are concerned and want to know where the best place to grow Rhubarb is. Where you should plant Rhubarb? If you should cut off the flowers when your rhubarb flowers? It is amazing all the questions that float around one's mind when looking to grow rhubarb plants.
    So in this video, I answer all your questions about Rhubarb and why you get poor results and give you action-packed tips so that you can get the results you will see in this video. Questions I Answer in the video are
    How do you start to grow rhubarb?
    Should I cut off rhubarb flowers?
    Is it easy to grow rhubarb?
    How long does rhubarb take to grow?
    Should I let Rhubarb flower?
    What to feed Rhubarb?
    How to harvest Rhubarb?
    So if you are struggling with yours make sure you watch the video right to the end. I have timestamped everything below to make it easy to use this video as a reference when and if you need to come back to if for a refresher.
    00:00 Introduction on how to grow huge rhubarb?
    00:31 What ways can you start to grow rhubarb?
    00:57 Where is the best place to plant Rhubarb?
    01:16 How to water Rhubarb?
    01:45 What soil is best for growing Rhubarb?
    02:15 What is the best feed for rhubarb?
    03:00 Do rhubarb need sun or shade to grow?
    03:26 Rhubarb is an accumulator what does this mean?
    03:45 Should I plant rhubarb on mounded soil?
    04:05 Can you grow rhubarb in containers?
    04:31 What should I do to my rhubarb at the start of spring?
    05:17 What is forcing rhubarb? How to force rhubarb?
    05:36 Does forcing rhubarb hurt my plants?
    05:42 How much should I water rhubarb?
    06:08 Do I need to feed rhubarb throughout the growing season?
    07:00 Should I split rhubarb?
    08:09 Should I remove rhubarb flower stems?
    08:26 what does rhubarb seed look like?
    09:12 what pest or disease do rhubarb suffer from?
    09:48 how to deal with slugs attacking rhubarb?
    10:06 What are nematodes?
    10:25 How to harvest rhubarb?
    11:25 How much of the rhubarb plant should I pick?
    11:45 When should I stop harvesting rhubarb and why?
    12:00 Can you put rhubarb leaves in the compost bin?
    12:21 What can you use rhubarb leaves for?
    13:08 what do you do to rhubarb in the fall?
    13:42 Is it ok for rhubarb to freeze in winter?
    13:52 what varieties of rhubarb are there?
    15:00 Are big rhubarb plants tough and stringy?
    15:44 Conclusion on, Grow Huge Rhubarb With These Action Packed tips!
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  • @chezLynn
    @chezLynn 4 дні тому +7

    A racetrack friend, once, told me that one way trackers cooled a hot or inflamed joint was to wrap the horses leg with rhubarb leaves, as a 'poultice'. When I tried this for inflammation caused by arthritis, I washed and dried the leaves, wrapped them around my knees, put icepacks on either side of each leg, and wrapped them in place with tea towels. Compared to ice, alone, I'd say there was a 75% better reduction of inflammation. So, when ppl ask 'why' I grow such big rhubarb plants, I tell them it's 'health insurance'.

  • @DaiElsan
    @DaiElsan 2 роки тому +26

    I'm waiting for part of a crown that my daughter took as I moved abroad. Its a family treasure. I estimate the crown has been active for nearly a hundred years. My father brought some from his parents home, I'm 61, he was born in 1921, so it could easily be that old. It still produces great Rhubard.

  • @jeanmoser6279
    @jeanmoser6279 2 роки тому +79

    I use the leaves whole as a mulch around the plant. They keep the soil from drying out and provides nutrients as they break down. Have done this for years and my rhubarb always looks and grows great.

    • @dinkydoo66
      @dinkydoo66 11 місяців тому +2

      That's a great tip. I'll give that a go👍🏻

    • @sdthyng
      @sdthyng 10 місяців тому +4

      In very hot summer weeks I suspend a tarp above my rhubarb and give them lots of compost tea every day. It keeps them alive until the heat disapates.

    • @stevepompei3694
      @stevepompei3694 Місяць тому +1

      Have some established plants, not the greatest sun but they grow big and seemingly healthy, but the stalks don't really turn red, we got nothing last season how come

    • @jackalleger9209
      @jackalleger9209 Місяць тому

      @@dinkydoo66I’m

    • @Yotaciv
      @Yotaciv 26 днів тому

      I did that for my Brussels sprouts and their roots rotted. Mind you that was an exceptionally wet year.

  • @jojozepofthejungle2655
    @jojozepofthejungle2655 10 місяців тому +9

    Who else is heading out to add compost or re plant 😊

  • @sillililli01
    @sillililli01 5 днів тому +2

    As a toddler, maybe 3 or 4 years old, I'd go over to the neighbor's house and the lady would give me a tiny bowl of sugar and a stalk of rhubarb. I'd happily sit and eat my treat. Mom knew if I wasn't on our property, I was more than likely sitting at the neighbor's house enjoying rhubarb dipped in sugar. Found out later in life, that the neighbor would call Mom to let her know I was at her place. lol

  • @julieanderson5184
    @julieanderson5184 28 днів тому +9

    Rhubarb custard pie is my family tradition and crumble a close second. Yumm

    • @sislertx
      @sislertx 6 днів тому

      Strawberry rubarb anything.

    • @Sypherz
      @Sypherz 5 днів тому +1

      Rhubarb custard sounds amazing!

  • @Hollycat50
    @Hollycat50 2 роки тому +30

    I inherited a wonderful rhubarb plant when we bought our house. It grows alone at the side of the lawn in a sunny spot. It grows incredibly fast and easily produces 4 complete harvests each season. We don't let it get thicker than 1.5 inches, or it gets woody. We water it daily. We started dumping grass clippings right next to it when we moved into the house, and it absolutely took off. We joked for years that abusing it was the secret. Last year, we removed the compost and it did poorly for the first time in 12 years. This year, the grass pile is back. It's loving it. It's a week or two away from the first harvest and it's mid-April. We'll get three or four more harvests and pies all winter.

    • @alinewright1093
      @alinewright1093 2 роки тому +3

      At the end of the fall I dump the potting soil from my flower pots next to it.
      It is next to a fence and a shed. It was like 5 ft by 5 ft
      this year.

    • @purpleluna8413
      @purpleluna8413 Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the grass clippings tip Hollycat😉

  • @DSmith-ix1xf
    @DSmith-ix1xf 2 роки тому +108

    Your rhubarb gets more loving attention than most marriages! 😂 No wonder it keeps going strong year after year......

    • @allybarrington974
      @allybarrington974 2 роки тому

      Should resign. Despicable behaviour. Do as I say not as I do! Mentality terrible.

    • @jennifergray5499
      @jennifergray5499 2 роки тому +11

      Haaaaa. No wonder the divorce rate is so high...... lol... sadly..... not funny... by the way.... my "rhubob" is positively prehistoric. So big it belongs in Jurassic Park. AND we've been married 29 years. I'm 50. ❤❤❤😜😜😜

    • @cyclop3156
      @cyclop3156 Рік тому +3

      😅😂🤣👍

  • @DigwellGreenfingers
    @DigwellGreenfingers 2 роки тому +43

    Being so large, rhubarb leaves make great slug traps before you compost them. Just lay a few on the ground and there will be dozens of the little blighters underneath the leaves the next morning!

  • @suepatterson2702
    @suepatterson2702 2 роки тому +53

    I live in Florida USA, where rhubarb doesn't grow because of the heat. I have, however, mastered the art of growing rhubarb from seed as an annual during our fall, winter and spring seasons. My plants aren't as big and beautiful as your, but I get enough to make a few pies and crumbles, and stock the freezer for later. I grow them in 20-30 gallon containers with drip irrigation. This fall I plant to follow your advise and feed them more frequently to see it I can up their productivity.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +12

      I am so glad you are able to find a way around the heat issues you face. Sometimes our growing conditions can set us back, but the fact you didn't let this stop you and found a workaround is amazing Sue. Please keep me updated if it does help increase your yields. Tony

    • @janettehughes1522
      @janettehughes1522 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for post , Sue . I'm in southern Louisiana and visited Penn. this summer. My sister has a beautiful rhubarb plant and I love strawberry/ rhubarb pie. But never saw it down here . I'll give it a try this fall !!!!

    • @Hindsighht
      @Hindsighht 2 роки тому +3

      So jealous that you can grow rhubarb in the winter and Oranges in summer. Here in the UK rhubarb is about as exciting as my garden gets.

    • @suepatterson2702
      @suepatterson2702 2 роки тому +3

      @@Hindsighht surprisingly citrus is also a winter crop. The trees bloom in the spring, January through March, and the fruits take 7 to 8 months. I start eating oranges and grapefruit in November and December.

    • @justinecamp7922
      @justinecamp7922 2 роки тому +2

      I'm in Santa Barbara, Ca and I'm trying to grow rhubarb. We had it in Alaska when I was a kid and it practically grew wild. I know my water bill is going to be crazy. At least I have a rain barrel for when it actually does rain. It doesn't get very hot here, but it also doesn't get very cold.

  • @timlowery7156
    @timlowery7156 2 роки тому +40

    Wow! I've never seen rhubarb that big. After 10 years of trying to grow it with little success I will adjust with your recommendations.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +3

      Let me know how you do Tim

    • @timlowery7156
      @timlowery7156 2 роки тому +2

      @@simplifygardening Mine just broke soil last week for this season and it reminded me that I needed to get back with you. Once I got the crowns up in a low mound great results! I used the same fertilizer as you and now that the crowns are well drained the plants seriously love daily water.

    • @kathleenlacey6275
      @kathleenlacey6275 Рік тому

      Why do you want the plants 🌱 to grow so huge. Do you sell and use your plants. Why so much.

  • @dianeroome972
    @dianeroome972 6 днів тому +1

    Gosh, the garden in the background is so beautiful! And so is that rhubarb! TY for all the tips. I ❤ rhubarb. Sadly, my family does not.

  • @sheilabing9588
    @sheilabing9588 5 днів тому

    Holy crap! I have never seen rhubarb that big before. I’ve not had much luck growing it in the past but I’ve been reading up on growing it. I’ve got a bought plant and 2 little ones I grew from seed that were hanging in there. Thank you for this video. It’s been really educational.

  • @logarithmic7
    @logarithmic7 2 роки тому +14

    This is by far the BEST video on the internet about growing Rhubarb! Thank you so much for the tips, my rhubarb is doing fantastic this year due to the extra water and fertz.

  • @GardenerScott
    @GardenerScott 2 роки тому +94

    Great video, Tony! You covered every aspect of growing wonderful rhubarb with fantastic detail. This is a perfect guide for every gardener.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +8

      Thank you Scott. Really appreciate that coming from you

    • @deecooper1567
      @deecooper1567 2 роки тому +5

      He’s just like you Gardener Scott…. Loaded with valuable info 👩‍🌾❣️

    • @saltysoldier2289
      @saltysoldier2289 2 роки тому +6

      @@simplifygardening I've come here from gardener Scott's last live chat. I'm a newbie and this is another clear, concise channel. Subbed 👍

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +4

      @@deecooper1567 Thank you Dee thats an amazing compliment :)

    • @tamararoberts9307
      @tamararoberts9307 2 роки тому

      I agree 👍 great informative video, ty Tony

  • @AsiaColomboMaldonado
    @AsiaColomboMaldonado 26 днів тому

    Can't wait to start my rhubarb seeds. Thank you for the all the great information!!

  • @wendyburston3132
    @wendyburston3132 6 днів тому +1

    Thank you so much. I can now fix my rhubarb!

  • @donross7820
    @donross7820 Місяць тому +2

    Outstanding video! Thank you. I learned a ton. I can't wait to plant mine.

  • @Sypherz
    @Sypherz 5 днів тому

    I have had trouble growing rhubarb when everyone I know says that it's impossible to kill. I went through over 5 varieties and every one of them died. I decided to try again and bought a variety from Canada that was supposed to be great tasting and really hardy. It was doing great, then our harsh summer hit (really hot, humid, with little rain) and it looked like it died :(. So much for being really hardy I thought. But the next spring it was back looking great again. Summer hit, and it died back. It does this every year. Apparently I have a variety that just goes dormant when the summer gets too hot - I've never seen a rhubarb do this before. I planted some thyme around the base as a living mulch two years ago. The rhubarb seems to enjoy the company as it takes a little longer for it to go dormant in the heat and it has expanded for the first time in the 10 years I've had it! The thyme seems to enjoy the match as well. It's the best looking thyme I've had in years.

  • @thelittlefarmersfarm5706
    @thelittlefarmersfarm5706 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely Fantastic tips, advices and direction here Tony... Sterling Work!!

  • @EK-fl8yz
    @EK-fl8yz 27 днів тому

    Thank you making this video .I’ve learned a lot from you .Hopefully our plant will be more healthy from now on 👍👍🇦🇺

  • @erinobrien8408
    @erinobrien8408 2 роки тому +12

    This is the Master Class on rhubarb!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge! My rhubarb has been terrible but now I know what I've been doing wrong. Thank you again!

  • @maryruggiero4392
    @maryruggiero4392 2 роки тому +6

    Your rhubarb is huge! I just watched your garlic video as well. Great tips and beautiful garlic. I planted it for the first time this year myself. So happy it worked and that I proved to myself I can do it!

  • @scootertasmania6619
    @scootertasmania6619 5 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Tony.

  • @hollytreelodge
    @hollytreelodge Місяць тому +1

    They look like something from the Day of the Triffids! I'm going to plant some crowns tomorrow. The advice is helpful.

  • @davidstuart776
    @davidstuart776 2 роки тому +9

    Tony, You are a genius, Sir!! i have started following your tips earlier this year and I am definitely reaping the benefits on my Allotment. Keep the videos coming!!

  • @xlane5972
    @xlane5972 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much Tony! Your video is enormously helpful.

  • @robinholt5661
    @robinholt5661 Рік тому

    What an absolute top fella! I didn’t know half of this info despite being an avid gardener! Thanks so much, you now have a new subscriber 🤜🤜

  • @BumblebeeAdventure
    @BumblebeeAdventure 5 місяців тому

    Just rewatching some vids for inspiration new garden season

  • @jacqulynhilyard1561
    @jacqulynhilyard1561 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate the great info, thank you!

  • @laquerisma
    @laquerisma 2 роки тому +4

    Rhubarb is definitely big bang for your buck. Having said that, I haven't been able to harvest a plant I've had for about 10 or more years. I never fed it but I will going forward. Great video.

  • @mariesheppard3750
    @mariesheppard3750 2 роки тому +1

    I have great rhubarb , been throwing food scraps into the space and my rhubarb grows tall and wonderful for 30 years, everyone comes by to get some . great video and right to the point

  • @musiqclub9725
    @musiqclub9725 2 роки тому +5

    Tony thank you so much, you just kept going and going with sooo much info!! I'm a gardener with my own new home and finally ready to get the garden and patios set up. I hope mine builds up and grows strong like yours!

  • @karendavis7988
    @karendavis7988 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful tips! Thanks

  • @jamesalexbarnes1116
    @jamesalexbarnes1116 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks for all your efforts to share this us in such a quality way!

  • @topoftheplotshomestead
    @topoftheplotshomestead 2 роки тому

    Very informative thanks. Been well pleased with my rhuwbarb this year 3cm stalks, from my Dad's old plant :) All the best Nige TOTP

  • @seancassidy4812
    @seancassidy4812 2 роки тому +2

    You have answered all the things I needed to know. I have it two years and haven't harvested any yet. The slugs milled it. I didn't water it enough or feed it enough. It went to seed, I got a few seeds so I will have a go at that when you show us how to do that. Good on you man.

  • @SuzyTopAgent
    @SuzyTopAgent 2 роки тому +7

    Wowsers Tony those were Enormous!!! They do look like they are very thirsty plants and definitely not dainty or delicate! I can't believe how big they were. They looked almost as tall as you! That Crumble looked so tasty at the end!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Suzy. They certainly fill a space and would be great even just as a garden filler in an ornamental garden

  • @tammykeith5909
    @tammykeith5909 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for pointing out a couple of things I had been doing wrong with my plants and now I should be able to improve my rhubarb garden

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 Рік тому

    Love Rhubarb! Thank you for this comprehensive video! Invaluable!

  • @juliemakarewicz2874
    @juliemakarewicz2874 10 місяців тому +1

    This is a fantastic video. Thank you for making it.

  • @derekcox6531
    @derekcox6531 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this one! So very helpful!👍

  • @dreamcatchercreations_
    @dreamcatchercreations_ 2 роки тому +2

    Wow!! Great job on your video. Great advice. From New Brunswick, Canada.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Hey, thanks very much. i am glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the channel :)

  • @johnbaxter189
    @johnbaxter189 2 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant title Tony.
    Brilliant Tony.

  • @tonyr7393
    @tonyr7393 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tip about splitting the plant after flowering.

  • @chrisholmes8250
    @chrisholmes8250 2 роки тому +7

    Love your pronunciation: rhu-bob 👍🏻

  • @alexanderschmandin402
    @alexanderschmandin402 Рік тому

    Hi Tony, Great documentary. I'm blown away,... never before have I seen Rhubarb this big, and I grew up with it back in Germany. Now for 42 years in Australia, just lately I'm having some success growing my own Rhubarb, having my first harvest,, Yummo! PS. Will do the Rhubarb tea. This is why I Looked for Rhubarb on TheTube. Many thanks, Alexander

  • @oscarherrera9049
    @oscarherrera9049 2 роки тому

    Excellent video Tony, very complete about rhubarb, totally enjoyable, congrats

  • @onthebay66
    @onthebay66 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. Great vlog !

  • @sallyjhanson8422
    @sallyjhanson8422 2 місяці тому

    Simplyfi. Growing rhubarb.

  • @chriswearing50
    @chriswearing50 2 роки тому +2

    I live in central France and have planted a whole heap of crops including rhubarb. Was really glad to see this video, it will help us a great deal as it is the first time we have grown anything other than tomatoes back in the UK. I have planted up 12 tubs of potatoes following your methods , 6 tubs of Charlottes and 6 tubs of a main crop called Michelle. The Charlottes got blight and we have had to cut the foliage off about 3 weeks ahead of the 90 days. I planted 4 seeds to a tub and they were about the size of a medium egg. We did a big potato reveal of one of the tubs yesterday and got 3 lbs of mostly useable spuds. There were quite a few that were still only the size of Maltesers which I imagine would have grown to a nice size for earlies. I intend to start a You Tube channel of my own, following our life here both with crops and livestock - chickens in the near future. I will be sure to give you a shout out and hope you will give it a watch. It will be called Ex pats and Ex bats.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Chris I am very glad that things are growing well for you and of course I will check out your channel when you start it

  • @rhomanmason8131
    @rhomanmason8131 2 роки тому

    Absolute best informational garden and veggie plot videos on UA-cam thanks for all the knowledge Tony 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Rhoman. I really appreciate that your enjoying the content and you regard it so highly. That means the world to me. Thanks

    • @rhomanmason8131
      @rhomanmason8131 2 роки тому

      Any time my friend 👍🏼I’ve got a Lil allotment plot and I refer to your video for everything especially potatoes 🥔😂 god bless and stay safe.

  • @bealbocht63
    @bealbocht63 20 днів тому +1

    Amazing looking rhubarb plants. Mine looks so sad compared 😢 My poor plants have never seen manure and I know this is what they are needing.

  • @timarcher7933
    @timarcher7933 2 роки тому +1

    One of my Uncles had a garden that was over a bowl in carboniforus limestone. His Rhubarb was an incredible size.
    Your video,s give me food for thought. Interesting and enjoyable if people follow what you teach a harvest as well.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing the story about your uncle and im glad your enjoying the videos

  • @user-el9pv8ig1r
    @user-el9pv8ig1r Місяць тому

    Never saw rhubarb that big in northern Indiana. Also realized i starve and don't water enough . We have about 6 inches of black sand dirt then after that the ground is a ginger colored sand probley from bottom of Lake Michigan from glacier days .thanks for the information I got lots of work and mulch and manure work ahead. Wish I had some clay to mix in my sand for watering seems like it just wicks away and makes a city for insects .25 years ago with same family rhubarb we would get rhubarb in freezer. It would grow 3 times bigger with the clay sand in the county we lived at that time. It was easy and stress free to get a crop year after year. Never got a good crop in that time where we live now. Thanks for pointers miss the rhubarb pies during the winter.

  • @RominaJones
    @RominaJones 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, I think we can take rhubarb for granted, and only when stressed a reminder what a hungry feeder. I had to relocate a bunch of rhubarb last year and getting it reestablished has been a challenge. This video provides a bit of inspiration.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      I am sure it will get established again just fee and water it well

  • @batchrocketproject4720
    @batchrocketproject4720 Рік тому +2

    I had no idea rhubarb could grow that large. Really impressive. I'm going to start feeding regularly after years of taking this wonderful plant for granted (and had perfectly adequate harvests). New subscriber!

  • @vonries
    @vonries 2 роки тому

    I live to far south to grow any. As a matter of fact I've only seen it growing once, and they were so much smaller then yours. I can hardly believe my eyes seeing your leaves. I was so taken by your thumbnail that I had to watch the video. They look fantastic, great job.
    Good luck and keep healthy.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping and glad the thumbnail grabbed your attention to come and view

  • @terrywegner3779
    @terrywegner3779 2 роки тому +1

    We have 5 100 ft. rows of rhubarb. We sell 400 to 500 pounds every year. People come from miles to get it. Now our grandkids pick and sell it for us (even the 3 year old helps). It's been great for them to learn sales and interacting with customers.
    We mulch it very heavily with leaves in the fall, up to 18" deep. That helps keep the moisture in and the weeds out. All we have to do is to uncover some of the plants in the spring. The patch has been mulched for about 40 years now so I imagine it is very loamy. With all the leaves we've never had to fertilize and rarely water.
    We live in Michigan.
    Your advice is spot on!

    • @terrywegner3779
      @terrywegner3779 2 роки тому

      My plants are "heritage " variety because they came from my grandmother circa 1960.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      With 40 Years of mulch Terry That loam will be acting like a huge sponge and storing tons of water. awesome stuff

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Very nice Id love to see a pic of them when they get going this year

  • @hilbre31
    @hilbre31 2 роки тому +4

    Great information, the best rhubarb video i have seen, my crop is poor and now i can see why. Its coming out today and will be potted up then planted on to a decent position. Thanks Tony

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Hey Tee Cee great for you to stop by. I am glad you found some value in the video that you can put into practise to get better crops in your garden

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden 2 роки тому +5

    Lovely to see you in the garden Tony and everything looks fantastic. Rhubarb crumble mmmm love it with hot birds eye custard. Thank you for sharing ✌️🇨🇦🐝 safe

  • @annenewton5403
    @annenewton5403 4 місяці тому

    Thank you I didn’t know you shouldn’t cut the stems off .

  • @charlesbale8376
    @charlesbale8376 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing the info.

  • @ausfoodgarden
    @ausfoodgarden 2 роки тому +1

    That's some awesome rhubarb. My plants struggle I think with hot summers and not cool enough winters.
    I've planted them in part shade to protect them from the summer 40degree burning sun.
    I still manage to get enough to make the odd dessert, but they never look like yours,, I probably don't feed them enough.
    Great video, lots of information in easy to understand segments 👍

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Hey Gerry. Lots of water especially in the earliest part of the season and tons of feed. get that right and they will stand up to any amount of heat

  • @pd6569
    @pd6569 2 роки тому

    Tony, wonderfully informative rhubard video, I will give it a go. Have a great weekend and be well.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thank you P D Glad you enjoyed it. keep me informed on how it does for you

  • @lyndaturner6686
    @lyndaturner6686 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for those tips , I will feed and water much more in future and hopefully grow some much larger stems.

  • @123marlo
    @123marlo 2 роки тому +1

    Great advice for me as I bought mine from Blairgowrie and I never touched it for the first year and gave it plenty of everything and it turned out super so with your advice I am looking forward to see how it turns out so cheers and stay safe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

  • @Laura92A
    @Laura92A 2 роки тому +8

    Monster stalks! Love rhubarb, one of my favourites on my plot. I’ve got Victoria and Stockbridge Arrow. Plus I got given a lot of free crowns, not sure what variety those are though

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +2

      That’s great Laura. Don’t think it really matters as long as they taste good

  • @shirleycastle5170
    @shirleycastle5170 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all the tips.

  • @ttb1513
    @ttb1513 2 роки тому +1

    Those are some impressive plants! Such huge leaves.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I am hoping these will reach the world record next year. Just short this year because it was broken by a storm

  • @kerrygray2726
    @kerrygray2726 Рік тому

    WOW AMAXING video. ..Lol I only managed to get 3 plants to maturity. ..things ATE the seedlings. .but I'm on my way and now want to harvest my first few stalks

  • @PIAMUSA
    @PIAMUSA 2 роки тому

    Wow they're huge. Those are amazing. Love rhubarb strawberry pie or any type of rhubarb pies. All look si well taking care of.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thanks. Yeah I try to ensure that I balance what the plant needs before feeding

  • @laurenstafford4122
    @laurenstafford4122 8 місяців тому

    Perfect just what I was looking for. Thank you so much

  • @timothydrew993
    @timothydrew993 2 роки тому +7

    I just use coffee grounds and crushed eggshells to keep snails and slugs at bay.

  • @hip2bsquareguitar
    @hip2bsquareguitar 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Learned even more stuff. 10/10 advice. Thank you.

  • @elizabethhill8781
    @elizabethhill8781 2 роки тому

    Wow lots of information there, thank you so much.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful Elizabeth and i am very thankful for your comment :)

  • @UKscrapper
    @UKscrapper 2 роки тому

    More great information tony I've just planted some rhubarb so great tips

  • @stevendowden2579
    @stevendowden2579 2 роки тому +1

    enjoyable video tony lovely looking rhubarb

  • @WhatWeDoChannel
    @WhatWeDoChannel 2 роки тому +2

    I was enjoying a lovely rhubarb crumble as I watched this. Your rhubarb is huge, I’ll never equal that here in Canada! Having watched this I will water more and add even more fertilizer!
    Klaus

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Hey Klaus. What great timing to be eating it same time lol

  • @debkincaid2891
    @debkincaid2891 2 роки тому

    So much information and value in this video! You certainly inspire confidence. Thanks so much. 🤗

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Deb that means the world to me

    • @debkincaid2891
      @debkincaid2891 2 роки тому

      @@simplifygardening Thank YOU! Question: will you have your recipes for making nettle tea fertilizer, comfrey, rhubarb, etc, in your new book when it comes out?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      @@debkincaid2891 They might be in it. i do talk about them and haven't quite got there yet. Oh and when complete I need to find a publisher so bare with me on that. Likely to be early next year

  • @radharcanna
    @radharcanna Рік тому

    That’s great advice. Thank you. Subscribed.

  • @MyFamilyGarden
    @MyFamilyGarden 2 роки тому +2

    That Rhubarb is very impressive, lots of useful tips

  • @waterdog226
    @waterdog226 10 місяців тому

    I will be dividing some rhubarb that i have in a rather old, wild patch this fall. My preparations began in the spring by digging up an area in a sumlit soot not far from my rehabilitated well which has a hydrant on it. I have been working over this new spot to upgrade the soil, and remove couch grass. You have inspired me. I live in Canada and appreciate your channel.

  • @CaitlinJBall
    @CaitlinJBall 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this video, slugs are a huge problem where I live. Currently we're trying copper tape around the perimeter of the beds, and egg shells and coffee grounds in the soil, but considering how bad they've been I'll have to watch you're video on nematodes too. ^.^ Thank you for the help.

  • @eldred1809
    @eldred1809 2 роки тому +5

    Hi Tony, great video, great rhubarb! I've planted a couple of crowns this year, will leave them to establish and not harvest until next year. These are in a good, sunny, sheltered position so I'm hoping for great things next year. I have one other plant, about 40 years old, planted against a north facing wall, never gets any sun and the ground is pretty dry because of the house foundations. But every year up it comes, gives us 3 or 4 crumbles and gets very big, though nowhere near as big as yours. I give it a chicken pellet feed at the start of the season, then a seaweed foliar feed every couple of weeks 'til the end of June, then leave it to die back. Mulch with compost in the autumn, then start the cycle again in the spring. Just mentioning this so that it just goes to show, if anyone doesn't have a sunny spot, you can plant a crown anywhere and as long as you tend to the plant, it will grow. Keep up the good work.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thats great that it keeps giving for you. Consider splitting it if it slows down

  • @fergusdangerfield156
    @fergusdangerfield156 28 днів тому

    Loved watching this video again tony! I'm envious of your plants. I planted a red canada rhubarb in December but it hasn't shown any growth, I think I may have got it just a little deep. I have no idea if it will come back or if I can lift it and replant it.

  • @cw2126
    @cw2126 2 роки тому

    Yes then tony lad 👍👊👍 I have found a few crowns on that new plot that I didn't know what to do with either. Thanks for sharing mate👍👍👍

  • @homegardens7682
    @homegardens7682 2 роки тому

    Now THAT is Rhubard Tony! Great video as usual.

  • @jaynecarson6339
    @jaynecarson6339 2 роки тому +1

    I have never seen such colossal plants!

  • @LindaPenney
    @LindaPenney 2 роки тому

    Lovely update Tony

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thank you Linda. I really appreciate you. Your always here commenting too :)

  • @rubysmoke7150
    @rubysmoke7150 2 роки тому

    i learned so much! thanks

  • @ianrobson9601
    @ianrobson9601 11 місяців тому

    Great video with so much information. I`ve always taken my Rhubarb for granted but you`ve really opened my eyes, thank you. It`s my favourite fruit and apart from eating it the only other thing I do is I make pesticide from the Rhubarb leaves. New Subscriber here mate. I'm off now to watch your Nematode video

  • @Dick-Dastardly
    @Dick-Dastardly 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this interesting and useful video. Rhubarb is my favourite plant to eat! I've got a couple but I'll try splitting them in the Autumn, then following your advice, I hope to increase the crop in future years.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому +1

      So do I, and please let me know how they do after you spilt them

  • @nathaliedrey3347
    @nathaliedrey3347 2 роки тому

    Very useful video. Thank you.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 роки тому

      Thank you Nathalie I really appreciate that and glad you found value in it

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 2 роки тому +2

    Wow a very in-depth summary about this amazing unique plant,so through I feel quite confident in my new endeavors with this perennial and all of the amazing information...thanking you so much for your time and energy and knowledge...stay blessed

  • @cindyjean3208
    @cindyjean3208 2 роки тому +1

    Great channel... great information 💕🇺🇸

  • @micktepolt6276
    @micktepolt6276 Рік тому

    what fine big Rhubarb you had there , i think we called it pie plant in the old days ,...yes thanks for the advise and video

  • @bridgidlaheney2252
    @bridgidlaheney2252 2 роки тому +5

    When I was a child, we chopped up rhubarb stalks, wrapped some sugar in a paper twist to dip in. Took it to the matinee - no money for sweets. Loved that sweet and sour taste😂

  • @kathjacquier6635
    @kathjacquier6635 2 роки тому

    That you for your video, best information I have seen so far.

  • @rebeca4862
    @rebeca4862 Рік тому

    I've received rhubarb stems this big from a friend in the past. I couldn't believe how big! There was so much so I sat down and de-leafed outside. Chopped it up, cooked it with a bit of sugar and froze it in portions to last me throughout the year.