Comments on: Ornamental Rhubarb

By: Robinson

Robinson — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:38:19 +0000

Marilyn, I wonder if your impostor rhubarb might actually be cockleburrs. They are really hard to get rid of. I recommend digging them out. At the very least don’t let them go to seed.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sun, 27 May 2007 22:15:11 +0000

In my rhubarb patch I have 3 very tall ugly looking rhubarb, that does not look like any of the other rhubarb. What is this tall thing that grows with the rhubarb. Thanks

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:58:43 +0000

When I grew non-ornamental rhubarb in New Brunswick, I had two 30 foot rows of the red variety, which we called strawberry rhubarb. You might wonder what in the world could you do with that much rhurbarb. It turns out that it makes the most incredible wine-a pale pink dry chablis. Since I don’t drink anymore, I have long since lost the recipe which I found at the library in an English winemaking book. For any winemakers out there, it is a treat not to be missed.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:51:33 +0000

Rebecca, I’m not sure what you mean by the Rhubarb “turning to seed real fast” I’ve seen rhubarb plants develop a very small almost unnoticable seed stalk which is easily removed and doesn’t really affect the quality or flavor of the Rhubarb harvest.

By: rebecca robinson

rebecca robinson — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:54:43 +0000

My brothers rhubarb in Rusk County, Wisconson starts growing then turns to seed real fast. He does not get to enjoy eating any of it. Can you tell me the reason why? I would really appreciate it very much. Thank you Rebecca Robinson.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 01:21:56 +0000

Thanks for this. I swear I’m going to get rhubarb going one of these years! The lady at the grocery store where I bought it last said they used to mow it down with the lawn mower, it was so prolific in the midwest where she used to live. Aaack! What a waste!

By: Eli

Eli — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:42:09 +0000

I don’t know how I got here but I love your site. It is very inspiring! Makes me want to really get into organic gardening with no pesticides! Thank you for sharing your insights.