Rhubarb question

[happygirlie]

I have 3 clumps of rhubarb in the garden planted by the previous owners, so I have no idea what varieties they are or what to do with them.

one is growing well and i can clearly see the growth ( about two inches), one is not as advanced but is starting to grow and the third hasn't really started yet. We are expecting a cold spell, do I need to protect the. Ones which are growing or will they be fine if I just leave them?

[rustylady]

Rhubarb is very hardy, so no need to protect them at all.

[zazen999]

What you might want to do is to force one or two so that you get long sweet stems nice and early.

[happygirlie]

Thanks guys.

Is forcing, just as simple as covering it with a large pot?

[rustylady]

Basically, yes. The idea is to exclude light so the stems grow long and tender.

[Hans Mum]

Yep i just use an old plastic dustbin with a big brick on top to stop the wind blowing it over, put a bit of staw inside and leave it to grow.....

[VirginVegGrower]

I'd recommend mulching with some muck to I think.

[BUFFS]

I'd recommend mulching with some muck to I think.

i prefer mulching with some custard,or maybe ice cream and some crumble,and still have over 15 ice cream tubs of baked rhubarb in the big freezer in the wash-house,this is making me hungry for the above,so bye for now....