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30 Dec 19, anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Work out your climate zone then go to Rhubarb and set your climate, then check when to plant.

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17 Nov 19, Roy van Deemter (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

My rhubarb is about ten years old. The plant has never been higher than 10 cm's with one or two leaves the size of a normal hand. Every year I leave it thinking next year it will grow better. Unfortunately it does not happen. What can be my problem?

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18 Nov 19, Another gardener (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Rhubarb grows for about 10 years. If you have had poor crops from it I would think you haven't looked after it very well. Plants are like us, they need feed - fertilising and watering. Maybe time to plant some fresh new ones. Prepare the soil well before planting and in a new position.

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15 Feb 19, TOMMY (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

please advise where i can buy rhubarb crowns for planting this year, what is best type for western cape conditions,what quantities would you suggest for home produce market sales in two years time

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27 Oct 19, Nadine (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

I found rhubarb in Riebeek West nursery and in Wellington nursery next to the Perfect place. I think it was ringard Victoria. If it's sold in local nurseries I believe they'll be fine in our climate. Mine has been growing for a few weeks now, transplanted in a shade net house and still doing good

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25 Oct 18, Tina (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can I grow rhubarb in containers, how big must the pot be? I have tried it before, the plant died! Thank you.

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11 Jun 18, I Cumming (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

I have moved to Waterfall in K ZN I have had very little success Previously I lived in ,Ekurhuleni (Edenvale) for many years where we had great success for over 40 years. The plants are attacked a by a voracious bug which looks like a bee. What can I do to eradicate this bug that feeds on the leaves which causes the plant to die and the tubers to rot. is the climate too hot or too wet. My son lives close to Ascot in England and has success with his Rhubarb George

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20 Dec 17, J. Bezuidenhout (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Where can I buy rhubarb plants in Johannesburg

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26 Dec 17, Astrid (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I saw some recently at Colourful Splendour Nursery in the Craighall Park area. It was the “Victoria” variety. Any Garden Shop should also be able to source for you - they get their stock from Doonholm nursery under the brand Healthy Living Herbs.

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31 Aug 17, Val Scott (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where in Durban can I buy rhubarb plants?

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