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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

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my dad used to put horse manure on his.

I preferred custard myself
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

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The old ones are the best
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20-05-2018, 09:53 AM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

Hi

Insufficient Nitrogen, they are greedy plants.

Plenty of farmyard manure and then extra feed.

I collect the sheep droppings, put them in a barrel with rain water and then feed.

Great not only for rhubarb but also courgettes.
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20-05-2018, 10:07 AM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

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I collect the sheep droppings, put them in a barrel with rain water and then feed.
A colleague at work did that putting the droppings in her old tight as a strainer to stop the watering can becoming blocked......
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20-05-2018, 11:24 AM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

The rhubarb in my parents' back garden used to grow well in a shady spot by their back door.
When we used to drink tea made with loose leaves....that's where they emptied the pot afterwards!
I dont know if it made a difference but it certainly didn't do the rhubarb any harm
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20-05-2018, 11:28 AM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

Thank You all for the advice.

I have hen poo but l think it has to be about a year old before you can use it as manure? Is that right?

Swimmy, Nettles grow like mad here, doesn’t that mean my soil is rich in Nitrogen?

I have taken a photo of the Rhubarb, l have just picked. I mean, look at the state of that...just about a mouthful to have with custard!!


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20-05-2018, 11:32 AM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

Enough for a little crumblette I'd say!
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

Nothing wrong with a crumblette...Mrs Rehab swears by it
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20-05-2018, 01:43 PM
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

I wouldn't use the hen manure unless it's well rotted, horse manure is best

I've plenty here if you want some
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Re: Don’t Laugh But Why Have My Rhubarb Stalks Never Been Thicker Than A Pencil?

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I wouldn't use the hen manure unless it's well rotted, horse manure is best

I've plenty here if you want some
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