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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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03 Aug 17, Julie Campbell (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi ihave a rubbarb plant from a nursery year before last. I'm growing it in a pot semi shade. It doesn't seem to flourish. It usually has 3-5 stalks on it at one time it made it to 10-ia athought i was soon to have a rubbarb pie BUT it is down to one sad wilting stalk-help. What's wrong with it?

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

Are you giving it enough area to grow in - as in nutrients from the soil. You may need a far bigger pot. A regular fertilizing - like each couple of months might help. Any chance of putting it in the ground. Maybe plant a few more. Growing in pots requires a lot more care and attention than in the ground.

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