The first of the seasons 'forced' rhubarb came ready today. If you have never done it, it is very easy. You just put a large bin or tub over a root to keep it warm and dark, then you get tender stems which are very sweet and a lovely pink colour a good four weeks earlier than usual. With some sponge cake, vanilla and cream, it will make a great sweet for tonights dinner.
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My ex had an oxylate kidney stone so when someone stole my rhubarb plant I didn't plant another. Another opportunity to celebrate my new life--I'll plant several of them this time. I used to make pie filling & can it. Can't wait to try blanching it--never even heard of it before!
Carin
Level 8
Mar 10, 2019
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Rhubarb is one of my best plants. I even found a natural spray composed mostly of garlic. This keeps the deer away for weeks (believe it or not they actually dine on the leaves).
JackPedigo
Level 9
Mar 10, 2019
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Must try that.
@Fernapple It is called "Liquid Fence - Deer & Rabbit repellent."
@JackPedigo Wonder if it would work on goats & chickens?
@Carin Give it a try. I don't know how well chickens smell. I think goats are smart enough to not eat Rhubarb leaves. A friend has 5 gats and he asked me t bring any fir branches for them to eat so I did. They took one sniff and walked away. Apparently they don't like cedar.
Mmmm love rhubarb I’ve always grown up with it growing in the garden, just needs a bit of custard and it’s ready to go
Lllewis
Level 7
Mar 10, 2019
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Interesting...how did you keep the surrounding soil bare? And what part of the world is this growing?
Robecology
Level 9
Mar 10, 2019
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Its growing in the UK, and the soil is kept bare mainly by mutching with compost. ( It likes plenty of rich feed and a moist spot.)
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