rhubarb query

[briggsy2011]

hi
I have grown rhubarb from seed and have very small seedlings come through. Do i keep them in pots for a while or until they are a certain height? or until i have decided where to put them as I have read some where they can last upto 15 years! Do they need a sunny position.

Not bad as my daughter got them for me from the local 99p shop.

[taff]

I would keep it in a pot until you find somewhere permanent for it. It will last up to and beyond 15 years, it has a very deep root system, more like a trunk than a thready root system, it will grow practically anywhere.
most people tuck them somewhere ina corner of their garden/allotment.
I wouldn't leave it too long though, it can put on some growth over the summer ready for winter, it might need protection depending on how much it's grown over winter though.