Talkback: How to force rhubarb - Talkback

NJSK

24/11/2011 at 15:28

Can you force rhubarb that is less than a year old?

sharonwood

24/11/2011 at 15:28

i have been told you can not eat your first crop of rhubarb you have to wait untill your next crop is is true please help ?

plant

24/11/2011 at 15:29

why do you need to force rhubarb??????

mollyflower

24/11/2011 at 15:29

yes i agree with you kynanbytes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kynanbytes

24/11/2011 at 15:29

yes I've been wondering how to do that although its very early to do it now this is very useful

cynthia cummins

29/01/2012 at 13:08

if I force my rhubarb will I get another crop the same year ?

Monty Don

26/02/2012 at 18:06

Yes i have been doing it for years. a good tip is to use cat manure as it still has alot of unused protein in it which helps with young rhubarb crops. try avoid using it on other plants around the garden though as it could do more harm than good.

Muriel Carr

24/03/2012 at 10:46

What causes rhubarb to be " stringy " ?

Trollslayer

07/04/2012 at 18:17

The rhubarb under our forcer is very pale, almost white and doesn't have a lot flavour. Should we remove the forcer for a while before picking it?

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