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24 Mar 11, Stewart (Australia - arid climate)

Hi Lesley, It is probably a green rhubarb, I have one and it is lovely to eat but doesn't turn red. If you prefer red rhubarb you need to purchase a red rhubarb comb. Cheers, Stewart.

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09 Nov 10, Suz (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I planted several rhubarb crowns a few months ago and they have grown rapidly. They are still mostly green although the base of the stems are red but they are very high. When should I harvest them?

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25 Jul 10, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted rhubarb in mid june, but the stems have all died off. Will it sprout again in autumn/summer?

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16 Jul 10, Leah (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Where can you buy rhubarb?

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24 Jul 10, les (Australia - temperate climate)

try the "diggers club" i brought one last year and is going great , just starting to flower

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15 Jun 10, Michele - Tassy (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

My Nan used to stew rhubarb and while warm add a packet of jelly crystals (Port Wine is good) and stir until crystals dissolve. She would then pour the mix into a jelly mould and let setin the fridge. Turn out of mould and serve with cream/ice-cream/custard. The sweetness of the jelly offsets the tartness of the rhubarb. Very yummy. As an adult I realised it was the easiest compote you can make.

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11 Aug 13, Lorraine Phillips (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

That sounds yummy, must try it..

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12 Apr 13, shirley (Australia - temperate climate)

our rhubarb develops yellow spots which get bigger then the stems become soft and useless. it is in full sun and this has been a pretty warm year.

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09 Mar 13, Kathy Knudsen (Australia - temperate climate)

All the leaves have died off the rhubarb just leaving a dark crown above the surface. Is this dormant or dead? They are in a pot. Will they reshoot this Autumn/ Winter or not .Thanks

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12 Nov 12, David (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It there a particular variety that is best for the Brisbane climate; and is it better to grow it in more shade in this area?

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