Growing & Forcing Rhubarb

As rhubarb is likely to be in one position for many years, ground preparation is very important. Plenty of organic matter in the form of garden compost or rotted manure should be worked into the soil and base of planting hole.It's also time to cover any clumps of rhubarb outside that you want to force into early growth. I'm using a terracotta forcing pot, but an old bin or large bucket can be used. The idea is to exclude light from the new shoots which forces them to grow tall and light pink in colour. Depending on the weather, it will be around 6-8 weeks until we can harvest.

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[gahzeyboe]

QI

[gophomaxx]

Poison Information | The Rhubarb Compendium

.rhubarbinfo.› Table Of Contents Here is a good source for informaiton on rhubarb poisoning.

[equallyeasilyfuqyou]

@SleepIsMagic so it grows faster? lol

[equallyeasilyfuqyou]

@Videomaster753 yes. 

[WarMasterX6]

@SleepIsMagic It takes longer then it needs to and isn't in the best place all the time :P

[tommylad777]

It a herb.

[SethHesio]

@gophomaxx Really? How do you know this?

[gophomaxx]

Oxalates are the chief element in kidney stones. The sour flavor of rhubarb is oxalic acid. I would not suggest eating rhubarb regularly.

[basilbrushnz]

very? you need to eat kilograms of the stuff to get sick.

[Ohioladie2006]

yes very