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Rhubarb query

LilyleekLilyleek Posts: 11
in Fruit & veg
Hi all
i planted 2 crowns of rhubarb last year. They looked very healthy and as per advice I didn’t pick the stems. They naturally died and I put lots of mulch on to protect them. Now in February, there is no sign of new growth. When should I expect this, or do you think they have died?
Thanks in advance5

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Some varieties are earlier than others … theres plenty of time yet for your rhubarb to appear. 
    Don’t worry just yet 🤞 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LilyleekLilyleek Posts: 11
    Thanks, feel reassured!!
  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    Make sure slugs or snails are not eating the emerging leaves.  Otherwise I agree plenty of time yet. 
    AB Still learning

  • LilyleekLilyleek Posts: 11
    Thankyou, I will collect some bramble runners and put them over the area to deter the pesky critters!!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Brambles won’t stop ‘em. Not a lot will. Go out with a torch in the evening and pick them off if they’re there. That’s the best way. 
    Of course you then have to decide what to do with them. I’m ruthless. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    and the bramble runners could then root into the rhubarb area.
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    In our slightly warmer climate, mine are just showing through if that's of any help.
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