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Rhubarb in Autumn: What to Do Now for Next Year’s Harvest | Care & Dividing Tips
Season 6
Episode 6
Published 4 days, 21 hours ago
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Is your rhubarb turning yellow, collapsing or disappearing for winter? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explain what to do with your rhubarb in autumn and how to prepare for next year’s growing season.In this episode, we cover:
• Why rhubarb dies back and when to remove old leaves.
• Tidying the patch and keeping the crown clear.
• Winter care and avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Why the main annual mulch belongs in early spring.
• When and how to divide established rhubarb.
• Planting new crowns and giving them time to establish.
• Planning ahead for forced rhubarb later in winter.Whether you’ve inherited a large rhubarb patch or are planning to plant your first crown, come along for practical advice and a friendly gardening chat.How has your rhubarb performed this year? Share your experiences and favourite rhubarb recipes on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and updates from my Sheffield allotment. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share the episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening advice:
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• Why rhubarb dies back and when to remove old leaves.
• Tidying the patch and keeping the crown clear.
• Winter care and avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Why the main annual mulch belongs in early spring.
• When and how to divide established rhubarb.
• Planting new crowns and giving them time to establish.
• Planning ahead for forced rhubarb later in winter.Whether you’ve inherited a large rhubarb patch or are planning to plant your first crown, come along for practical advice and a friendly gardening chat.How has your rhubarb performed this year? Share your experiences and favourite rhubarb recipes on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and updates from my Sheffield allotment. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share the episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening advice:
https://gardenandallotment.comKeep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support.
🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben:
🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben
📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben
🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com