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Rhubarb Plants Grown From Seed

BBPete says:

Hi, I've grown Rhubarb from seed and I would like to know if I can grow them on successfully in large containers. Thanks all.    Pete

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698

    Rhubarb can be grown in large containers though it will eventually reach a size when it wants to be free.

  • ButterbearButterbear Posts: 13

    I keep mine in dustbins with drainage holes drilled in the bottom.

  • BBPeteBBPete Posts: 2
    Butterbear says:

    I keep mine in dustbins with drainage holes drilled in the bottom.

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     That's a good idea!!!!  Probably still have to divide in a few years though,but, bound to be less often than a bucket or large pot.  Cheers

  • michael mpcmichael mpc Posts: 422

    hi bbpeet       as all above say is rigt I grew  mine from seed I grew 4 and gave 3 away kept one for m/self mine is in a big water tank it is one I split in half last year  and let die back for next year as they say when you split in half or new plants  don't use first fruit   ??? by next year it will fill water tank tank is 4ftx3 square imageimage

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