I had a look under a couple of the buckets that are covering the rhubarb plants that I am forcing and they are looking good. Each plant that has been covered is producing the tender pink stems that cost so much in the shops now. I am eagerly awaiting the day when I can take how the first sticks of rhubarb and turn them into a tasty treat of compote.
Rhubarb tips
Rhubarb that is forced this year should not be forced next year, use a different plant, give this years forced plants a rest from the covering up stage.
Rhubarb will benefit from a mulch of well rotted horse muck or from a mulch of home made compost.
Take care when it is time to pick your rhubarb as being heavy handed with it can damage the up and coming leaves and shoots. There is a knack to picking the stems and it is worth taking time to do it properly.
Rhubarb tips
Rhubarb that is forced this year should not be forced next year, use a different plant, give this years forced plants a rest from the covering up stage.
Rhubarb will benefit from a mulch of well rotted horse muck or from a mulch of home made compost.
Take care when it is time to pick your rhubarb as being heavy handed with it can damage the up and coming leaves and shoots. There is a knack to picking the stems and it is worth taking time to do it properly.
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