Anyone growing Rhubarb?

Bananavilla · 10-29-2005, 05:35 PM

I'm looking for a division of "Victoria" Rhubarb. Are any of you banana growers growing it?
Mike

Casa Del Gatos · 10-30-2005, 06:19 AM

Mike,

I wanted to grow some just for the gorgeous huge leaves for hypertufa molding. Unfortunately, I found out it's too cold in the deep south for it.

island cassie · 10-29-2008, 10:30 PM

Casa del Gatos - are you sure about it being too cold in the deep south? Victoria was always a favoured cultivar in England, especially in Yorkshire in the north, where the frost would be fierce when it wasn't snowing. I grew it on my allotment for many years with no protection - it died back in the winter but resprouted every spring.

sandy0225 · 10-30-2008, 07:21 AM

I'm getting in a lot of divisions or rhubarb for spring. I already have about 25 spoken for but I'm getting in 50 or so. Rhubarb is hardy here in zone 5, so it should be ok nearly everywhere. I get my divisions in from Michigan where they're grown.

sandy0225 · 10-30-2008, 07:22 AM

If you want to do large leaves for hypertufa molding, you should try a Victoria water lily or Alocasia calidora. Great leaves!

Richard · 10-30-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bananavilla

I'm looking for a division of "Victoria" Rhubarb. Are any of you banana growers growing it?
Mike

Good choice, I wish I had some for you!

stormrider27 · 01-26-2009, 11:13 PM

dose anyone know if there is a variety that will grow well in SW Florida? My all time favorite is strawberry rhubarb pie. Sorry to drag up an old thread just getting caught up.

Storm

jack hagenaars · 01-27-2009, 06:50 PM

These are some of the stepping stones I made from Rhubarb and gunnera. I live in Victoria and have Rhubarb..I just dont know how I would get some to you...sorry

mskitty38583 · 01-27-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormrider27

dose anyone know if there is a variety that will grow well in SW Florida? My all time favorite is strawberry rhubarb pie. Sorry to drag up an old thread just getting caught up.

Storm

OH YUMMY! the first time i had strawberry rhubarb pie was when my great grannie made it up michigan way. yummy. hey i still have rhubarb in the freezer......

Bob · 01-28-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jack hagenaars

These are some of the stepping stones I made from Rhubarb and gunnera. I live in Victoria and have Rhubarb..I just dont know how I would get some to you...sorry

They look great Jack. Never had much luck with Gunnera here. I've tried it a few times in large pots. I'm kind of jealous of the huge ones in Ireland, some over 12' tall I'd guess. Usually the biggest are next to a stream or pond so that's at least part of the problem. Living in a warmer zone would probably help too.

stormrider27 · 01-28-2009, 08:32 AM

Jack; would you describe the process you used to make those stepping stones?

TIA
Storm

jack hagenaars · 01-28-2009, 01:50 PM

1) I lay a piece of clear plastic on my pea gravel pathway.(Just larger than the leaf I am going to use.
2) Lay the cut leaf upside down with the ribs of the leaf facing up.

3) hill the gravel all around the leaf so that the leaf is now in a sort of bowl,with the gravel hilled on the edges to keep in the cement.

4) Cover the entire leaf only with cement(you can use cement dye to color the leaves if you want..mix that in when you mix the cement,but no mater what color you use,over time the cement still takes on a greyish color)

5) Cut some wire fencing into the shape of the leaf and lay ontop of cement just poured. Add another layer of cement so that the wire is now somewhat in the middle of the cement.

6) Cover with another layer of plastic and let stand for 24 hours.

7) Turn the dried leaf over and peel the leaf off the cement...sometimes letteing the leaf to dry naturally is easier to remove the leaf as it shrinks.

Thats it.....Hosta leaves especially sum and substance also make excellent stepping stones.....enjoy!

Chironex · 01-28-2009, 03:28 PM

I had some in Illinois, but could never get them to fruit.

Richard · 01-28-2009, 11:07 PM

I bought some more bare-root Victoria Cherry rhubarbs this week.

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