More rhubarb

I have just been given some rhubarb crowns which I want to put into my new veg patch, which is partly in full sun and partly shaded by a hedge. Which part of the patch would it be best to plant it in? Also, I have been told that rhubarb does much better if crowns are dug up in winter and turned over to expose the undersides to frost, and then replanted in early spring. Anyone care to comment?

 

"Also, I have been told that rhubarb does much better if crowns are dug up in winter and turned over to expose the undersides to frost, and then replanted in early spring. Anyone care to comment?"

Sounds like someone is having you on! but that's just my opinion.

 

I think you plant rhubarb from oct. to jan. You can force it to get an earlier crop by covering the crown with a bucket in winter, and covering that with compost or straw.If you do this the rhubarb will be ready for pulling in about 6 weeks.And don`t force again for 2 yrs.You should mulch the crowns anyway in jan.You can do that or leave it till spring.my book says you shouldn`t strip a plant completely lindyco.Always leave at least 4 stalks.

 

Lindy, once the crown is planted, DO NOT lift it again until it is so big it has to be divided. Exposing it to frost will kill it.:thumb:

 

Whatever you do, don't eat the stuff, just cut the leaves of and make a good green fly killer from them:D Well that's according to another thread on this subject.