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Growing => Fruit => Topic started by: garrybaldi on May 06, 2009, 04:44:19 pm

Title: Making the most from my rhubarb
Post by: garrybaldi on May 06, 2009, 04:44:19 pm

Hi, I have some rhubarb growing in my garden which I have started making jam from. Problem is I have to go away for about a month though and want to maximise what I have. Would I get a better crop from it if I just leave it to grow for the time I'm away and cut it when I get back or would I get more if I cut it now, froze this and then cut what grew when I get back? Garry

Title: Re: Making the most from my rhubarb
Post by: JD on May 06, 2009, 07:39:03 pm

Hi garry, if you have new buds forming I would cut the long stalks now now to encourage them to grow on while you are away.
JD