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    I took on a plot at the end of last november, whilst digging the soil over i came across several well established crowns. As they were positioned where the new compost heap seemed to be forming i dug them up and put them in two plastic sacks (the sort you buy sand in) and took them home. Due to the bad weather we've had they have been propped up next to my kitchen wall since, only now have several long deep red stalks growing out the top! yummy i know, but now i don't know what to do! can i replant them still? or should i just leave them till harvest? they are starting looking a bit cramped! help!
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    I would leave them there now and prep the new position ready for transplanting later in the year!


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    • #3
      I would plant them now as long as its not too wet, I think they will do better than in a bag, they will need too much watering in a bag if we have a hot summer

      They are still selling crowns in the shops so its not too late to plant them,

      The later in the year the harder it is for it to get established, so unless its so wet that nothing will grow I would plant it.
      Living off grid and growing my own food in Bulgaria.....

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      • #4
        bung 'em in the ground.The effort of watering them for an extended period in a bag is much greater than planting them.Rhubarbs pretty much bomb proof anyway,mine lay on the soil surface after I dug it out to split one autumn and I replanted it the following march with no issues.the sooner you get it planted though the better your next years crop will be
        don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
        remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow

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        • #5
          Great! Thanks for the advice. Can I eat any of the stems now? There about 20-25cm long?
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          • #6
            I would eat all of them then plant straight away, lots of manure in the hole


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            don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
            remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow

            Another certified member of the Nutters club

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