Rhubarb

Hello chums.

I have a surplus amount of Rhubarb, and was wondering if I could freeze it? If so, would I need to blanch it?

Cheers...Freddy

 

Hi

Two thoughts on this one either Blanche for 1 minute boiling water , take out then straight in to cold water , or pack into "takeaway dishes" dry and just put in to freezer "dry method" pre cut to size for both before storing and try and keep the ones with the most colour

Spruce

 

We always 'dry-freeze' our rhubarb, just wash and dry, cut into chunks and freeze in boxes or bags. One large clump keeps us in rubarb for most of the spring and early summer.
We simply compost the leaves but an insecticide can be made from them.
Here's an interesting link:
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/other

 

Thanks folks

 

Freddy, which method have you chosen as your preferred method, please?

I tend towards making dishes from them (crumbles, pies etc.) and freezing those.

 

Hiya Mum (seems weird saying that)

I'll probably just wash it, dry it, chop it then freeze it. Sounds the easiest way

 

Ok, seems a good strategy! Will try that myself.

On a forum, where no one *knows* you, it may feel a touch "weird" saying that. But, then you build a mental picture of someone and make 'assumptions' and then sort of, get used to it; after this weekend where I have *met* forum members ... well, bet one or two feel a bit strange referring to me that way too (apart from our Loli, who struggled to call me anything other than *Mum* ... and it was ... delightful! )

If it feels less "weird", you may call me 'M' because that way, you won't be wrong xMx

 

(apart from our Loli, who struggled to call me anything other than *Mum* ... and it was ... delightful! )
I hope it wasnt mmmuummm wwwaa Loli will kill me

 

That's our preference too.

 

To re-coin an old phrase "You're not old enough to be my Mum"

 

tried rhubarb and strawberry crumble, its the best there is

 

I've heard that combo before j.r. never got around to trying it though. It could well be on the menu this year, have rhubarb just waiting for my first strawberries to fruit (flowers aplenty, but no fruit quite yet). Thank you for the reminder

 

does anyone have any rhubarb crowns that they would be willing to give me? Im wanting to start some rhubarb for next year but don't know where else to get some.

 

Best go along to your local allotment in autumn and ask if any plot-holders are digging up and replanting their stock, they will almost certainly be happy to give you a couple of crowns. Two plants will be enough to give a family of four plenty of rhubarb once the plants are established, which does take a couple of years. Plant them in a sunny or lightly shaded position about a yard/metre apart, give them a dressing of rotted FYM or garden compost.

a-a