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    I have planted my rhubarb into an old 45/50 gallon water tank, never having tried growing rhubarb in a tub before will I be able to leave it there for several years
    Last edited by veggiechicken; 23-03-2019, 06:03 PM. Reason: rary's confused again
    it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

    Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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    Probably but you will need to feed it well.
    Gardening requires a lot of water - most of it in the form of perspiration. Lou Erickson, critic and poet

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    • #3
      Originally posted by roitelet View Post
      Probably but you will need to feed it well.
      Yups I agree with that. As long as there is adequate drainage it should be ok. My only reservation is the possibility of root damage if there is a severe frost but having said that they say we should leave rhubarb roots exposed to frost before planting.

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      • #4
        After reading many gardening books, seeking advice on many things - they all seem to agree that there is a possibility of actually killing rhubarb.
        In my experience, having 'used and abused' the plant(s) over the years - I'm quite sure they'd outlive cockroaches after a nuclear oblivion.
        .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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        • #5
          It has a load of manure in the tub and as the tub is made of fiberglass I am hopping that this will give it some insulation against the frost
          it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

          Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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          • #6
            I must have made a mistake with my first post, VCs the first on to it. Ask her a question she is never there, make a mistake she is there to highlight it
            it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

            Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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            • #7
              It was the title " Will rhubarb group in a tub".

              Thought I'd better change as you wouldn't want to look stupid, would you?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                It was the title " Will rhubarb group in a tub".

                Thought I'd better change as you wouldn't want to look stupid, would you?
                C'mon, spill the beans ...... What did he put down originally ??
                .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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                • #9
                  "Will rhubarb group in a tub"!!

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                  • #10
                    ^^^ he's lost his marbles, hasn't he ...

                    (Although, would it group in a tub ? )
                    .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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                    • #11
                      What? Rary's marbles?? They'd rattle and clink a bit but I don't think they'd group.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post
                        C'mon, spill the beans ...... What did he put down originally ??
                        Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post
                        ^^^ he's lost his marbles, hasn't he ...

                        (Although, would it group in a tub ? )
                        See Kelvin thinks that rhubarb groups, after all you had to post it twice for him, though possibly he was away playing marbles
                        And yes Kelvin the way it spreads it does look as if it's in a group
                        it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

                        Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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                        • #13
                          Sorry rary, I should really read better.
                          Anyway, without being too personal about your medical condition - has your 'worms condition' improved over the last few months ??
                          .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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                          • #14
                            They're only flat because he sits on them.

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                            • #15
                              Yes absolutely will �� Heck, I grew mine from seed in large conical hanging baskets for a couple years before transplanting to tubs They're in medium/large bell pots ATM and packing on growth. Just give them lots of chicken manure at the start of each season and ample water and make sure you have room for the long taproot.
                              Happy growing
                              There are no gardening mistakes, only learning curves

                              No matter how big the job or overwhelming the task, a good dose of sheer obstinacy and bloody-mindedness should see you through

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