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Force Rhubarb

22
Apr, 2017

By Sally Osgerby

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* The rhubarb is ready to produce shoots in January.
* Force it up, by creating a dark environment.
* Cover it with a chimneypot, dustbin, or straw.

straw covering rhubarb

Forced rhubarb has long, tender, light coloured shoots

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