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15 Oct 17, Lexi (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in Glasshouse, Qld. I have one rhubard planted in a tyre. It was quite small when I bought it about three months ago. It is now absolutely flourishing with stalks over a foot long. My question is this... If I can't eat the stalks for the first year what do I do, prune and discard or just leave it alone?

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15 Oct 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Maybe pick some - say half. My mother grew it when I was young. Last year I picked asparagus for 6 weeks and I feel I could have picked it for 3 mths.

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17 Sep 17, Julie (Australia - temperate climate)

I have been growing one rhubarb crown in a pot for 12 months. The stalks are very thin but tasty. Just bought a much bigger pot & some compost to replant it into. Should I put the pot up on bricks like my lemon tree or just on the ground?

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23 Sep 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

In a pot it requires more care and attention. Good soil and a regular fertilizing to produce good stalks. I don't think it really matters if it is raised or not.

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07 Sep 17, Bill (Australia - temperate climate)

What is the best manure for Rhubarb, dry or liquid

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11 Sep 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Depends which manure - read about them. Manure is a good soil builder. Low to mid strength fertiliser. Fresh manure better to make a water tea with. Old dry manure better to incorporate into the soil.

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31 Aug 17, Val Scott (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where in Durban can I buy rhubarb plants?

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10 Aug 17, Jennufer smith (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in kingaroy qld ..we have around 36 deg summer and a very small winter maybe 3 frosts..but does get down to 4 deg ..could you tell me the best place to grow rhubarb ..it will be in the ground .. .and how will i know how high to cover with dirt ..ta Jenny .

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12 Aug 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Read the notes above. In warm areas grow it in shady areas and plant 100mm or 4" deep in Sept.

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10 Aug 17, Patty douglas (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

What position and planting advice for Kloof Kzn South Africa for Rhubarb seadlings

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