Rhubarb Crowns/Plants Mixed Varieties x 4 by Growtanical®

Description

This listing is for Rhubarb Crowns Mix x 4. Plant dormant crowns between Autumn and Spring in a sunny spot, in well drained soil. Prepare the ground by digging in two bucketfuls per square metre/yard of well-rotted manure, then spread out the roots and plant so the tip of the crown is just visible above the soil. Ensure the top of the crown sits 3cm below soil level, and space them at 75cm intervals. Keep plants well-watered in their first year and mulch annually with home-made compost or well-rotted manure.Rhubarb can also be planted in very large pots at least 50cm (20in) deep and wide. Do not harvest during the first year after planting as this will reduce vigour. Remove a few stems the next year, then up to a third or half from then on, leaving some to keep the plant in active growth. To remove, hold the stalk at the base and ease it out of the ground, aiming to avoid snapping it off. Although rhubarb stems remain palatable and usable through summer, it is best not to over crop the plant and cease pulling by June, or at least only remove a few stalks after then.