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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

i have planted a rhubarb crown 3 days ago the 3 stems have gone limp and the leaves have withered what do you i have done wrong or is this the norm?




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you must give it plenty of water for several weeks. this wilting is normal as you have broken the fine roots that pick up water. It will recover given time.

9 Apr, 2010

 

thanks i will try that should it be covered at the moment or just left to the elements.

9 Apr, 2010

 

~you could try covering with a clear bell cloche and don't have it in full sun until it comes round ~

9 Apr, 2010

 

thanks arlene .

10 Apr, 2010

 

I'd just leave it and keep watering morning and night, unless it is really windy then I might give the soil more mid afternoon.

11 Apr, 2010

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