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1 26th January 07:45
alan holmes
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I've dug out some rhubarb which was not in a very convenient position, cut
the
roots in half, put them in the freezer for a couple of days, now have a
better
position to replant them.

How do I tell which is up?

A couple of the roots have nothing to indicate which side they are going to
grow from.

Does it matter if they get put in upside down?

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2 26th January 07:45
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Yes, I guess it does! Isn't there some indication of a bud?
How are your leeks? Mine are looking a bit sad due to lack of water!

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3 26th January 07:46
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The message <bne3sj$ekh$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk>
from "Alan Holmes" <alan@holmes-g4crw.freeserve.co.uk> contains these words:

You should discard the middle and use the sattelite growth.


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4 26th January 07:46
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5 26th January 07:48
alan holmes
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Only on one that I can see.


Some doing well, others not so good, but I have been watering them.

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6 27th January 07:54
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Why did you put them in the freezer ?

When in doubt plant 'sideways'. It will then right itself :~)
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7 27th January 07:54
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Put the cut surface downwards.

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8 27th January 07:55
alan holmes
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Many years ago an aged experienced gardener said that you should
dig up rhubarb each year and let the frost get at it, this apparently helps
to make it produce more the following year, as decent frosts are
becoming rare, I thought I would imitate a frost by freezing the roots.


Sounds like a good idea, I planted them today so I have my fingers
crossed!(:-)

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9 27th January 07:55
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Speaking as someone who, on Tuesday morning, had ice on the INSIDE of her
bedroom window, I wish to disagree. But it would be nice if they were.
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10 27th January 07:56
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Stimulates early growth - probably fools them into believing that the
worst of the winter is over.

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