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  • Where can I get a rhubarb crown?

    Does anyone have any suggestions where I can buy a rhubarb crown? I'd really like to grow some rhubarb in my old chimney pot but can't get a crown in my local garden centre.

  • #2
    You may find one in diy store in the gardening section - our local Focus was selling them earlier in the year but it may be getting a bit late in the season and you may have to wait until next year.
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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    • #3
      Have you tried at your local B&Q, they sometimes sell them there. Have you got a friend that has some rhubarb? If you have why not ask them if they can spare a crown for you that's how I got mine. You'll have to wait a couple of years before you can take a few stalks off but if it's free it doesn't mater. Or have a look on line!

      Rhubarb Victoria - Single Rhubarb Crown- £1.99 Free Delivery Available
      Last edited by ginger ninger; 25-04-2010, 07:34 AM.

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      • #4
        Thanks, will try and shop around. My cousin has some on her allotment but she's worried she'll damage the plant if she separates it. We're nervous learners at the moment!

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        • #5
          Do you have one of these near you?.......They usually have them.

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          • #6
            Not too far away, thanks. I'll try there.

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            • #7
              My local garden centres have *LOADS* still

              I've one still in its pot, gonna have to plant it soon argh !

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              • #8
                I would think you will need more growing medium than you can fit in a chimney pot if you are after any sort of crop. Rhubarb is a greedy feeder and will eventually make substantial crowns. They will do much better if you can give them a space in the ground (or failing that, the biggest bucket you can cadge/afford!)
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                • #9
                  I hadn't thought of that, perhaps I'll find a spare patch of soil and grow a leek in the chimney!!

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                  • #10
                    I grow half a dozen salsify in a chimney pot each year. Just enough for 4 portions.
                    Why didn't Noah just swat those 2 greenflies?

                    Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
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                    >If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

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                    • #11
                      Sounds like a plan, now I just have to source some salsify???

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by vixfinn View Post
                        Sounds like a plan, now I just have to source some salsify???
                        No problem. Just PM me your address and I will send you a few seeds (enough for 6 roots) post haste. If you can call 2nd class mail post haste. Just about right timing to plant too.
                        Why didn't Noah just swat those 2 greenflies?

                        Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
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                        >If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                          Do you have one of these near you?.......They usually have them.

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                          They had them in my Wilko's when I popped in today potted up.
                          Cheers

                          Danny

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                          • #14
                            Will definitely get to Wilko's for my crown then and find a suitable spot for the greedy rhubarb. Plus I think Sarraceniac may be able to help me with the salsify for the chimney..Sorted!

                            Thanks everyone!

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