The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Rhubarb, rhubarb          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Grow Your Own Author Message jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4921 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:18 pm    Post subject: Rhubarb, rhubarb I never did get around to moving my rhubarb - does anyone know the best time to lift it, split it and replant it in a new spot? Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2339 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:29 pm    Post subject: I think you're supposed to move and divide it in late February/early March, but I've moved mine in the autumn and it survived, just keep it well watered. Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3236 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:52 pm    Post subject: I always understood autumn or spring was the best time to move most things. During these times the plant is not actively growing because of the cold weather (and presumably winter is just too cold, wet and frozen to even consider doing it ) And, as Nigel said, most plants when they've been moved could do with some extra TLC to help them settle in. Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4921 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:33 am    Post subject: I'm intending to set up a nice rich lasagne bed for them - lots of nice pooey stuff! lol! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Grow Your Own All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group