Rhubarb

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  1. captainhastings

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    Just wondering if I were to buy these roots could I expect to harvest this year ?
    http://www.spaldingbulb.co.uk/r_15236-042/Rhubarb/Rhubarb-Fruit.htm
    I would have to use a container so I assume I would need a reasonable size one
     
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    The answer is no!

    About three years for a reasonable crop even from a good sized clump, then it upwards and onwards!
     
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    Makka-Bakka's right, Captain Hastings. It's not generally advised to pick a crop of rhubarb on it's first season.
    Depending on it's progress you might get away with a small picking on the 2nd year. I divided my rhubarb of long standing last November into 5 parts. But even though the actual plant has been with me for over 25 years I cannot crop it for at least 2 years after dividing it. It just means you'll enjoy it more when it does mature!!
     
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