Rhubarb

[Worldor]

When I was visiting an allotment the other day a chap there came me an armful of rhubarb. I have been preparing it today to make a crumble and noticed that some of the sticks have what looks like rooty bits at the bottom. Would it be possible for me to get a plant from these? How does a rhubarb plant get started? If I bury them in compost would they take?Would I have to cut the rhubard stick off first or put the whole thing in compost? Hope we have a rhubarb expert out there,

[SueA]

Don't think it would work Worldor as you need a section of root with a growing bud on it to get the rhubarb to take but maybe someone else will correct me on this. Perhaps you could ask whoever it was if you could have a small section of their crown to grow on.Make sure you cut all the 'root' bits off the stalks before you cook it or you might end up with stomach ache!