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    i am after some rhubarb if anyone has any going spare, i will of course pay for the postage and packing.

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    I think I have some seed- this year's. I grew from seed this year and now pickable..

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    • #3
      That is interesting Mada, when did you sow it?
      I am trying it here but I read that it is a cool climate veg. I am thinking now of growing it as an annual.

      Verminer: Seeds germinated in one day - plastic bag on back of fridge.

      Phreddy

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      • #4
        I germinated and sowed in a cool greenhouse in April. then cold frame and then planted out (with lots of slug pellets). It's in a partially shaded part of garden but damp and well drained.

        In the April dry spell it did nothing - despite lots of compost - but with the rains I have stalks 0.5metres long plus leaves teh size of dinner plates. It looks pickable now.. (a few slug / snail holes in leaves) but not ripe yet...)
        Last edited by Madasafish; 20-07-2007, 10:21 AM.

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        • #5
          I too would like some rhubarb seeds if anyone has some spare ones. Would pay p&p, of course.

          Many thanks!

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          • #6
            Hi Phreddy, I sowed rhubarb seed either two or three years ago and i am picking it ever since. It was a great success, so I would say, go for it and sow the seed.

            And when your back stops aching,
            And your hands begin to harden.
            You will find yourself a partner,
            In the glory of the garden.

            Rudyard Kipling.sigpic

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Madasafish View Post
              with the rains I have stalks 0.5metres long plus leaves teh size of dinner plates. It looks pickable now.. (a few slug / snail holes in leaves) but not ripe yet...)
              mine isn't quite that big - bought a crown and planted it out this year - will it be pickable and cookable this year? Even if it's small?
              http://MeAndMyVeggies.blogspot.com

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              • #8
                Looks like it will be .. in a month..

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                • #9
                  [QUOTE=bramble;123500]... and i am picking it ever since. QUOTE]

                  Thanks Bramble, it is not expected to do well in the heat. A neighbour has a tiny clump, 2 years old but nothing like one is used to in UK. Thats why I am considering it as an annual.

                  Seedlings are coming on well though.

                  Phreddy

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