Established Rhubarb

[darloboy]

Hi

A friend of mine has a 4 year old rhubarb plant. It's a good producer and he wants rid of it.

It currently has lots of strong fruit on but he wants me to dig it up this week and move it to my plot. Is it an appropriate time to do so? Should I remove the fruit first? Any other advice on whether it is safe to do so?

Thanks

[roitelet]

Not a good time to move it, but if you must!!!!!! Take off all the stalks, dig it up with as much soil as possible. The roofs go quite deep. Replant it in good soil with plenty of compost to retain water. Water well until it shows signs of re growth. Don't use any stems this year, the plant needs them to build up the root.

Best of luck

[Alison]

I moved one last weekend, totally the wrong time to do it but needs must. Just make sure you water in well.

[darloboy]

Thanks for your advice guys. Wish me luck!!

[Stan79]

Thanks for your advice guys. Wish me luck!!

Good luck!