The_smeeeths Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Has anyone ever grown rhubarb in a large pot? Thought I would save space by planting in a really large pot but wondered if it will grow? I would value anyones advise on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Needs rich compost/soil and lots of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Another rhubarb question - I have a couple of large crowns, which haven't done so well over the last couple of years. They are planted under a large tree. Is it ok to move them at this time of year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Dig them up and leave on the surface to frost. Divide and replant, they should do well. My poor Rhubarb hasn't had that treatment for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 will chicken poo do ok for compost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 It is OK for veg. but too strong for flowers. It can be added to the compost bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Oh dear I am asking lots of stupid questions here! But can I just shovel it into the soil or do you have to compost it first? I am a complete novice when it comes to anything green (except eyeshadow!) I am determined to be the next felicity kendal aka good life so please forgive the onslought of questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I think composting is the best thing to do with chicken poo. Add to plenty of veg waste some fiberous material like straw. I bung some of the bark chips in as well to keep the compost 'open'. Make sure it is moist too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Just another quick question on this thread as I would like to grow rhubarb plus gooseberries for good old fashioned crumbles. Are the leaves of rhubarb poisonous - as I am sure I heard that they are somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 YES, they will give you the jabawocks They contain Oxalic acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I planted rhubarb in a pot last year. I did not pick any as I was told for the first year I should leave it to make it stronger for the next year. I have been chucking the odd bit of poo on it now and again and it seems to be growing really well so far this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Some people put custard on their rhubarb, but we put horse manure on ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N&J Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I have to say i am struggling with rhubarb this year - i have got 2 small crowns from the GC and these have both died, don't know what I have done wrong. Yet the Father in law has given me one and that is doiing fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
