Bravo. "Just the facts, ma'am." I'm all for in-depth yammer but sometimes you just want to know the core details. For me, I don't do rhubarb (believe was trauma as kid from mistaking rhubarb pies for strawberry). Somehow landed last year on an 1883 homestead ranch farm, unworked for decades but a nice rhubarb patch similar to yours seen here. I ignored it last year but now will be harvested and delivered to the Ashland Mercantile. Appreciate not having to waste it! Cheers.
Hi sweetie, my name is Pat. I have a big problem. I moved to Marion il 9 years ago. I planted some dry like pieces of rhubarb I bought, and they grew and produced great rhubarb. But then I decided to move them so I could plant flowers there. Well sad story , they died. So I decided to re plant some back where I started , and I have been trying for 3 years now and it dies every time. I just spent $ 25 on two plants and they died also. I just went out and dug down to see what was going on and they were gone, just a clump.I do believe I planted it when it was too warm. But I love rhubarb, and want to grow it so badly but just cannot get it going again. Then last time I treed a month ago, and the were plants I bought at a nursery. I would so appreciate some help from you on what and how to do this for the next season. Thanks for listening. Pat in Marion il.
Hi Pat. Sorry to hear about your rhubarb woes! Rhubarb is best planted in spring or fall just as the bud is coming out of the root ball or just after the leaves have died back in fall. Try to avoid planting in summer. Plant in a nice, loose bed of compost not too deep, but so the roots are well covered. The soil should be well draining - maybe this year your baby rhubarb got too wet and rotted (if you had as much rain as we did). See if a friend or neighbour will share some of their rhubarb. You can tell them it's actually good for an old rhubarb plant to be split every 5-10 years to encourage new vigor. Good luck.
I planted 10 rhubarb bare root this past spring and I very happy to say they ALL are doing great. Should I wait a year before harvesting them as I feel they are still newest in the clay soil and I'm afraid they if I pull at them the whole thing will come out of the grom
Oh that’s fantastic! Glad to hear they’re doing well. Yes leave them for a year or two even. (You can sneak a couple of stalks but no more). The plant needs all the leaves to harness the sun’s energy to send to the roots. The roots need that time to really set up the plants for success. You’re well on your way!
@GettyStewart yes I think it's about the end of the season for up here in Alaska it's starting to get colder at night so I don't know how much to pull and how much to leave for next year it's about 5 years old
You got it! Don't eat the leaves and don't eat the stalks if they've been hit hard by frost. You'll know they've been hit hard if they look droopy and a little wilted.
Quick, easy, concise video. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Perfect video, exactly the info i needed and no extra filler material. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Bravo. "Just the facts, ma'am." I'm all for in-depth yammer but sometimes you just want to know the core details. For me, I don't do rhubarb (believe was trauma as kid from mistaking rhubarb pies for strawberry). Somehow landed last year on an 1883 homestead ranch farm, unworked for decades but a nice rhubarb patch similar to yours seen here. I ignored it last year but now will be harvested and delivered to the Ashland Mercantile. Appreciate not having to waste it! Cheers.
Thank you and WAY TO GO! I love that even though you don't enjoy rhubarb yourself you're harvesting it and sharing the bounty! Sharing is caring!!
Can you use it in the fall when it hasn't t frozen and stocks are firm
You can - as long as it has not been hit with frost. It may be a little tough. Also leave 2/3 of the stalks on the plant.
Hi sweetie, my name is Pat. I have a big problem. I moved to Marion il 9 years ago. I planted some dry like pieces of rhubarb I bought, and they grew and produced great rhubarb. But then I decided to move them so I could plant flowers there. Well sad story , they died. So I decided to re plant some back where I started , and I have been trying for 3 years now and it dies every time. I just spent $ 25 on two plants and they died also. I just went out and dug down to see what was going on and they were gone, just a clump.I do believe I planted it when it was too warm. But I love rhubarb, and want to grow it so badly but just cannot get it going again. Then last time I treed a month ago, and the were plants I bought at a nursery. I would so appreciate some help from you on what and how to do this for the next season. Thanks for listening. Pat in Marion il.
Hi Pat. Sorry to hear about your rhubarb woes! Rhubarb is best planted in spring or fall just as the bud is coming out of the root ball or just after the leaves have died back in fall. Try to avoid planting in summer. Plant in a nice, loose bed of compost not too deep, but so the roots are well covered. The soil should be well draining - maybe this year your baby rhubarb got too wet and rotted (if you had as much rain as we did). See if a friend or neighbour will share some of their rhubarb. You can tell them it's actually good for an old rhubarb plant to be split every 5-10 years to encourage new vigor. Good luck.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽good video. I love ruhbarb!!
Thank you 🤗
I planted 10 rhubarb bare root this past spring and I very happy to say they ALL are doing great. Should I wait a year before harvesting them as I feel they are still newest in the clay soil and I'm afraid they if I pull at them the whole thing will come out of the grom
Oh that’s fantastic! Glad to hear they’re doing well. Yes leave them for a year or two even. (You can sneak a couple of stalks but no more). The plant needs all the leaves to harness the sun’s energy to send to the roots. The roots need that time to really set up the plants for success. You’re well on your way!
No one comments too much on that do u leave the stalks n leaves to die back?
Awesome and concise thanks
You're welcome!
I’m supposed to cut off the big flower break tall white seating out little flowers that sprouting up the top?
Yes, you want to remove the flowering stalks as soon as you see them starting.
Do I have to divide the crown after a couple years ?
Every 6-8 years it's good to divide the crown and give it new life.
Thank you❤
Don't eat the leaves they're toxic but can compost
Yes! 💯💯
5-7 inches mine are like 1-2 feet
Fabulous! Sounds like they are ready to pick!
@GettyStewart yes I think it's about the end of the season for up here in Alaska it's starting to get colder at night so I don't know how much to pull and how much to leave for next year it's about 5 years old
@@willboyles at this time of year it’s good to leave 2/3 of the plant in tact and only take 1/3 . Can you believe summer is almost over?!
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happy harvesting
And don’t eat the leaves. 😖
You got it! Don't eat the leaves and don't eat the stalks if they've been hit hard by frost. You'll know they've been hit hard if they look droopy and a little wilted.
Didn’t know that about the stalks. I’m not a rhubarb fan. I remember my mother making rhubarb strawberry pie.
But do shred or cut them in smaller pieces for compost or mulch your friendly rhubarb itself!
We don’t need the leaves why don’t we eat the leaves? Oh OK interesting.
Rhubarb leaves can be used as a cleaning agent for those really nasty pots and pans.
Lmfao if you think that's 5 to 7 inches I feel bad for your husband
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