Where can I get a rhubarb crown?

[vixfinn]

Does anyone have any suggestions where I can buy a rhubarb crown? I'd really like to grow some rhubarb in my old chimney pot but can't get a crown in my local garden centre.

[Jeanied]

You may find one in diy store in the gardening section - our local Focus was selling them earlier in the year but it may be getting a bit late in the season and you may have to wait until next year.

[ginger ninger]

Have you tried at your local B&Q, they sometimes sell them there. Have you got a friend that has some rhubarb? If you have why not ask them if they can spare a crown for you that's how I got mine. You'll have to wait a couple of years before you can take a few stalks off but if it's free it doesn't mater. Or have a look on line!

Rhubarb Victoria - Single Rhubarb Crown- £1.99 Free Delivery Available

[vixfinn]

Thanks, will try and shop around. My cousin has some on her allotment but she's worried she'll damage the plant if she separates it. We're nervous learners at the moment!

[Bigmallly]

Do you have one of these near you?.......They usually have them.

WilkinsonPlus Store Locator

[vixfinn]

Not too far away, thanks. I'll try there.

[chris]

My local garden centres have *LOADS* still

I've one still in its pot, gonna have to plant it soon argh !

[Flummery]

I would think you will need more growing medium than you can fit in a chimney pot if you are after any sort of crop. Rhubarb is a greedy feeder and will eventually make substantial crowns. They will do much better if you can give them a space in the ground (or failing that, the biggest bucket you can cadge/afford!)

[vixfinn]

I hadn't thought of that, perhaps I'll find a spare patch of soil and grow a leek in the chimney!!

[sarraceniac]

I grow half a dozen salsify in a chimney pot each year. Just enough for 4 portions.

[vixfinn]

Sounds like a plan, now I just have to source some salsify???

[sarraceniac]

Sounds like a plan, now I just have to source some salsify???

No problem. Just PM me your address and I will send you a few seeds (enough for 6 roots) post haste. If you can call 2nd class mail post haste. Just about right timing to plant too.

[broadway]

Do you have one of these near you?.......They usually have them.

WilkinsonPlus Store Locator

They had them in my Wilko's when I popped in today potted up.

[vixfinn]

Will definitely get to Wilko's for my crown then and find a suitable spot for the greedy rhubarb. Plus I think Sarraceniac may be able to help me with the salsify for the chimney..Sorted!

Thanks everyone!