Rhubarb time
Presenter: Judy Horton
Episode: #16 04/08/07
Have you ever tried growing your own rhubarb? You can start it off at this time of year with what is called a rhubarb crown. That is a fat clump of roots that you can buy in late winter. Rhubarb crowns are most often planted out into well-drained, fairly sunny garden beds, but they can also be grown in a large pot.
Before you start, mix in some good quality organic matter and a handful of Dynamic Lifter pellets. It can also be helpful to dip the crown into a fungicide solution before planting. Place the crown so that the base is under the soil and the point where the leaves will emerge is sticking out at the top. Water well and before you know it, new leaves will begin to grow. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to start picking. In fact the plant won’t be in full production until next year.
Rhubarb is generally pretty trouble free, but can you guess what is the number one worry for rhubarb growers? They don’t think that their leaf stalks are red enough. Feeding the plants regularly with high potash Thrive Flower & Fruit can sometimes help them to be redder, as can moving to a colder climate!
But I don’t think you really have a problem. Because do you know what Judy does if my rhubarb stems are not red enough? It is a simple tip – just put a few drops of red food colouring in with the stalks at cooking time. Try it – it is guaranteed to work, and your guests will never know the difference.
Featured Products
Yates Dynamic Lifter pellets.
Yates Thrive Soluble Fruit and Flower
Episode: #16 04/08/07
Have you ever tried growing your own rhubarb? You can start it off at this time of year with what is called a rhubarb crown. That is a fat clump of roots that you can buy in late winter. Rhubarb crowns are most often planted out into well-drained, fairly sunny garden beds, but they can also be grown in a large pot.
Before you start, mix in some good quality organic matter and a handful of Dynamic Lifter pellets. It can also be helpful to dip the crown into a fungicide solution before planting. Place the crown so that the base is under the soil and the point where the leaves will emerge is sticking out at the top. Water well and before you know it, new leaves will begin to grow. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to start picking. In fact the plant won’t be in full production until next year.
Rhubarb is generally pretty trouble free, but can you guess what is the number one worry for rhubarb growers? They don’t think that their leaf stalks are red enough. Feeding the plants regularly with high potash Thrive Flower & Fruit can sometimes help them to be redder, as can moving to a colder climate!
But I don’t think you really have a problem. Because do you know what Judy does if my rhubarb stems are not red enough? It is a simple tip – just put a few drops of red food colouring in with the stalks at cooking time. Try it – it is guaranteed to work, and your guests will never know the difference.
Featured Products
Yates Dynamic Lifter pellets.
- This is a versatile feed for all garden, potted and Australian native plants.
- Slow release nutrients improving structure and retention of the soil.
- It also encourages earthworms and is beneficial to soil micro-organisms
Yates Thrive Soluble Fruit and Flower
- Complements Thrive Soluble all purpose plant food.
- A trusted, safe, easy-to-use formula.
- Ideal for feeding indoor & outdoor plants.
- Promotes prolific flowering and abundant fruit.
- Convenient handy pack - measuring spoon and reseal able pack included.
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