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    I planted rhubarb last year for the first time, its wintered well covered in straw, new shoots already appearing, is it too early to remove the straw??,
    Lizzy with a very helpful (not) pussy cat

  • #2
    Why do you want to remove the straw?

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    • #3
      you shouldn't really need to insulate rhubarb with straw, it should survive by itself.
      But yes, you can either remove it completely, or leave a thin layer around it to inhibit weeds.

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      • #4
        Rhubarb is fairly tough.

        Mine went to sleep in the autumn, but due to the mild weather it sprouted during December (then got hard-frosted and died). It sprouted again in early February (then got very-hard-frosted again and died again). It's now sprouting again.

        I'd leave the straw because you'll break off the new shoots if you're not careful.
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        • #5
          thanks everyone, will leave the straw alone,
          happy gardening
          Lizzy

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