Hello, newbie checking in....

[queenfromars]

Hello ladies and gents, I have got myself an allotment this week after a year on the list....very excited but a bit daunting all at the same time!

Its quite a blank canvas tbh, a strip of beetroot and a strip of quite established looking rhubarb and the rest is just mud.

Am I right in thinking the rhubarb will die away by itself over the winter? The mister says I need to chop it back, but spoke to a few others and they are like noooo don't do that! I am keen for it to come back next year, so don't want to kill it!

Do I just dig up the beetroot and replant some more?

Looking forward to chatting about fruit and veg with like minded people

[veggiechicken]

Hello and welcome to the Grapevine. Congratulations on your new allotment too. There have been several new allotmenteers joining recently so you're in good company
The rhubarb will die back naturally about now. Just let it do so. Don't chop it back whatever your Mister says
With the beetroot, are there any usable beets for eating? You can leave them until you want to eat them. Its not the right time to sow fresh beetroot but you could be planting onion sets and garlic. Later this month you can sow broad beans and overwintering peas, or buy in some cabbage seedlings and plant those.

[Bigmallly]

Hello QFM & welcome to the Jungle. Rhubarb will die back putting energy back into the crown so you can just leave it. When it's dormant you can if you wish divide it into more plants or move it to your own personal place. The beetroot needs to be lifted, you may get a nice surprise with some edible roots. Enjoy, you've got your plot at the right time so enjoy reading and picking up tips whilst getting it ready for spring.

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum!

[Ryleh]

Welcome!

Just to add to the rhubarb point, leave it to die back on its own. The leaves will probably go first and once the stems have softened and detached from the plant compost them.

Lots of info on the forums and opportunity to ask questions if you get stuck

[cariann88]

Hello and welcome

[noviceveggrower]

Hello there and welcome to the forum.

[queenfromars]

Thanks for all the welcomes! I didn't know I could move my rhubarb, don't think I'm brave enough to move it this year, but might try it next year so thanks for the tip.
I pulled up a couple of beetroots, and they looked pretty good so think I'm in luck.
I'm a complete beginner, so am sure I will be picking your brains a lot from now on

[sparrow100]

That's s very nice looking plot. Hello and welcome from me too. *waves*

[Guest]

Hi and welcome to the vine. We like questions just as much as we like pics. Grats on you lottie

[bramble]

Hallo and welcome. This is the place to come if you have any questions.
Good juck with your plot.
Like others have said, you could plant garlic and autumn onion sets now.

[Lisasbolt]

Hello and welcome, looks like you have got yourself a lovely plot.
Many years of enjoyment, hope you love it.

[Jay22]

Hello and welcome from me too and congratulations on your new allotment!

[Greenleaves]

Welcome to the vine, enjoy the benefits of the advice and humour

[lottie dolly]

Welcome to the vine,as been said,leave the rhubarb as it is,i don't even move the dead leaves as i think it protects the crown a bit,also your idea of not moving till next year is a good idea,from the point of view you will gather more knowledge and confidence for another time,if you prepare a little space and put a few garlic and over winter onions in the ground,come next spring you will have the pleasure of your own work,you will soon be giving us tips,enjoy.