From: heim@vms.macc.wisc.edu (JOHN HEIM )
Subject: Rhubarb care
Date: 26 May 92 19:03:59 GMT

Earlier someone asked about how to care for a rhubarb plant.  The
following is from the instructions that came with the rhubarb that I
ordered from J.W. Jung Seed Company.  It doesn't say it's copyrighted.
:-)

  Rhubarb should be planted in a well drained soil that is high in
  organic matter.  The hole should be dug extra large and manure, peat
  moss or dairy organic should be mixed with the soil to be placed
  around the roots.  The crown, or buds, should be planted 1 to 2
  inches below the ground level with 3 feet between crowns.  Rhubarb is
  a heavy feeder so it requires applicatiuon of fertilizer.  Keep the
  soil well worked and mulch with well rotted manure or clean hay.  The
  first year you should not pull any of the stems, but be sure to
  remove the seed heads.  After the plants are established the weak
  stems should be removed in early spring to stimulate growth of the
  stronger stems.

  Established clumps will have to be trimmed every 4 to 5 years to keep
  nice thick stems.  This is done by digging around and trimming the
  crown down to 4 or 5 buds.  The only problem that you may encounter is
  rot in the crowns from excessive water in the crown area.

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