Planting Rhubarb

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  1. firsttimer

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    Guys i've got 3 crown of Timperley Early to plant, my questions are as follows planting in jan ok or not? also one of the crown has a small 6in stalk growing to i remove this or plant with this on and if so how far up the stem should i go? also is it worth chucking half a bag of 6X in with them?
    Probably stupid questions but hey thats me.
     
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    Still on topic. Can someone tell me which one is the most ornamental. I plan to plant a couple among my heath and heather slop for a visual interest.
    Thanks.
     
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    yes plant now they are tough plants sooner the better they root early
    Dig in the 6x and then plant at least two feet apart with the nose of the plant just poping out of the soil , the leaf has stated to grow with the warm of the shop ?? Best to pull off rather than leave it on it will rot with the first frost

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      Spruce, is exactly right. Plant the Rhubarb as Spruce advices with a mix of 6x. I wouldn't be too worried about the small stalk, you can pull it off if you want to or leave it be. I have some Rhubarb which is around 30 years old and has been divided 5 or 6 times in it's life. I don't pull of the leaves in the Winter but just let the stalk and leaf collapse on top of the root as a form of protection. Two points of interest you might already know:

      a. Don't cut the Rhubarb stalks from the plant when harvesting but pull it away.

      b. Most gardeners agree on this, but there are some who don't!, but I would advise that you don't harvest the Rhubarb until after it's 2nd year of being planted.
       
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        The ornamental Rhubarb is Rheum.:dbgrtmb:
         
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        I've had my in for 1 year now and I know I can't harvest for another year but do I cut it back or just let the foliage die back on it own?
         
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        Hi Herb, I would let it die back on it's own and as the stalks and leaves collapse they'll form a protection for the roots from frost, but Rhubarb is very hardy to say the least.:D
         
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          Ah, thanks for the tip! Good to know! :)
           
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          Thanks for the hints guys that will be going in at the weekend. The stalk was already there when it was delivered.
           
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