hi, new to group

[phil_c]

Hi to all

I have recently joined this forum in the hope of learning something about my allotment (namely where i am going wrong).

i am living in Dorset and have had an allotment for 2 years now. I mostly grow vegetables ( not always succesfully), but am enjoying the whole thing.
Need to learn how to find more time to dedicate to the plot, but i guess that may be a common complaint.

[weekendwellies]

Welcome Phil.
You are not on your own, I also am new to allotmenting (is that even a word?)
There is lots of advice here, whenever you need it.

[lottie dolly]

hi Phill,welcome on board as they say,and never be afraid to ask a question,

[ginger ninger]

Hi Phil, welcome to the mad house that is the vine

[FionaH]

Hiya and welcome

[Two_Sheds]

in the hope of learning ... where i am going wrong

Welcome.
So, what is going wrong for you?

[rustylady]

Welcome to the Vine - we're a friendly bunch and will certainly help if we can.

[HeyWayne]

Hi to all

I have recently joined this forum in the hope of learning something about my allotment.

You can probably answer that question better than anyone here.

Welcome aboard dude, you'll be amazed at home much knowledge, friendliness and helpfulness there is on this place, no, you will.

There's plenty of us"newbies" out there. Good luck.

[Pumpkin Becki]

There's plenty of us"newbies" out there. Good luck.

He's not wrong, I'm in my third year of lottie-ing and have been gardening for 12ish years, but I'm definately still a newbie. I still try to impart pearls of wisdom on the gang whenever possible. All information is gratefully received and gladly given here. We're a nice bunch

[phil_c]

WOW

I didn't expect to get such a good response. It's great to hear that so many people are here to help.
Perhaps someone can tell me what to do with some rhubarb that i dug up at the weekend. Am i best to wait a few weeks before planting or can i do it right away? Basically, how long will it survive out of soil?

[Nicos]

Hi there- and welcome to the Vine!

Rhubarb is pretty difficult to kill off. ( I've only ever managed it over here in France- but...) back 'home' I stuck a load of it in a large pot with a little bit of soil - and forgot about it for a couple of years
Yup it got rain and sun and it still survived ( until I planted it here!!!!)

How long before you can get it in? - A few weeks will be fine if you just keep it sightly damp.
Just remember not to plant it too deep- and with tons of composted manure.

It's always better to get plants established asap when moving them- and the soil will certainly be warmer now than in a few weeks.

[phil_c]

Thanks for that Nicos. That may well sort out my Sunday for me then. I will plant it when i plant my onions & garlic.

[HeyWayne]

If it's a big plant, you could divide it up and give yourself more rhubarb for the coming seasons.

[Pumpkin Becki]

Definately give it a permanent home of its own, being perrenial it'll produce crops for years and years if looked after properly.