A racetrack friend, once, told me that one way trackers cooled a hot or inflamed joint was to wrap the horses leg with rhubarb leaves, as a 'poultice'. When I tried this for inflammation caused by arthritis, I washed and dried the leaves, wrapped them around my knees, put icepacks on either side of each leg, and wrapped them in place with tea towels. Compared to ice, alone, I'd say there was a 75% better reduction of inflammation. So, when ppl ask 'why' I grow such big rhubarb plants, I tell them it's 'health insurance'.

I use the leaves whole as a mulch around the plant. They keep the soil from drying out and provides nutrients as they break down. Have done this for years and my rhubarb always looks and grows great.

@dinkydoo66

Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip. I'll give that a go👍🏻

@sdthyng

11 ай бұрын

In very hot summer weeks I suspend a tarp above my rhubarb and give them lots of compost tea every day. It keeps them alive until the heat disapates.

@stevepompei3694

2 ай бұрын

Have some established plants, not the greatest sun but they grow big and seemingly healthy, but the stalks don't really turn red, we got nothing last season how come

@jackalleger9209

2 ай бұрын

@@dinkydoo66I’m

@Yotaciv

Ай бұрын

I did that for my Brussels sprouts and their roots rotted. Mind you that was an exceptionally wet year.

I'm waiting for part of a crown that my daughter took as I moved abroad. Its a family treasure. I estimate the crown has been active for nearly a hundred years. My father brought some from his parents home, I'm 61, he was born in 1921, so it could easily be that old. It still produces great Rhubard.

I inherited a wonderful rhubarb plant when we bought our house. It grows alone at the side of the lawn in a sunny spot. It grows incredibly fast and easily produces 4 complete harvests each season. We don't let it get thicker than 1.5 inches, or it gets woody. We water it daily. We started dumping grass clippings right next to it when we moved into the house, and it absolutely took off. We joked for years that abusing it was the secret. Last year, we removed the compost and it did poorly for the first time in 12 years. This year, the grass pile is back. It's loving it. It's a week or two away from the first harvest and it's mid-April. We'll get three or four more harvests and pies all winter.

@alinewright1093

2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the fall I dump the potting soil from my flower pots next to it. It is next to a fence and a shed. It was like 5 ft by 5 ft this year.

@purpleluna8413

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the grass clippings tip Hollycat😉

Rhubarb custard pie is my family tradition and crumble a close second. Yumm

@sislertx

Ай бұрын

Strawberry rubarb anything.

@Sypherz

Ай бұрын

Rhubarb custard sounds amazing!

@Flyingsparks77

4 күн бұрын

Julie, the Rhubarb custard pie sounds wonderful. I wish I had a recipe!

I live in Florida USA, where rhubarb doesn't grow because of the heat. I have, however, mastered the art of growing rhubarb from seed as an annual during our fall, winter and spring seasons. My plants aren't as big and beautiful as your, but I get enough to make a few pies and crumbles, and stock the freezer for later. I grow them in 20-30 gallon containers with drip irrigation. This fall I plant to follow your advise and feed them more frequently to see it I can up their productivity.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you are able to find a way around the heat issues you face. Sometimes our growing conditions can set us back, but the fact you didn't let this stop you and found a workaround is amazing Sue. Please keep me updated if it does help increase your yields. Tony

@janettehughes1522

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for post , Sue . I'm in southern Louisiana and visited Penn. this summer. My sister has a beautiful rhubarb plant and I love strawberry/ rhubarb pie. But never saw it down here . I'll give it a try this fall !!!!

@Hindsighht

2 жыл бұрын

So jealous that you can grow rhubarb in the winter and Oranges in summer. Here in the UK rhubarb is about as exciting as my garden gets.

@suepatterson2702

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hindsighht surprisingly citrus is also a winter crop. The trees bloom in the spring, January through March, and the fruits take 7 to 8 months. I start eating oranges and grapefruit in November and December.

@justinecamp7922

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Santa Barbara, Ca and I'm trying to grow rhubarb. We had it in Alaska when I was a kid and it practically grew wild. I know my water bill is going to be crazy. At least I have a rain barrel for when it actually does rain. It doesn't get very hot here, but it also doesn't get very cold.

Your rhubarb gets more loving attention than most marriages! 😂 No wonder it keeps going strong year after year......

@allybarrington974

2 жыл бұрын

Should resign. Despicable behaviour. Do as I say not as I do! Mentality terrible.

@jennifergray5499

2 жыл бұрын

Haaaaa. No wonder the divorce rate is so high...... lol... sadly..... not funny... by the way.... my "rhubob" is positively prehistoric. So big it belongs in Jurassic Park. AND we've been married 29 years. I'm 50. ❤❤❤😜😜😜

@cyclop3156

Жыл бұрын

😅😂🤣👍

Great video, Tony! You covered every aspect of growing wonderful rhubarb with fantastic detail. This is a perfect guide for every gardener.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott. Really appreciate that coming from you

@deecooper1567

3 жыл бұрын

He’s just like you Gardener Scott…. Loaded with valuable info 👩‍🌾❣️

@saltysoldier2289

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening I've come here from gardener Scott's last live chat. I'm a newbie and this is another clear, concise channel. Subbed 👍

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

@@deecooper1567 Thank you Dee thats an amazing compliment :)

@tamararoberts9307

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍 great informative video, ty Tony

Your rhubarb is huge! I just watched your garlic video as well. Great tips and beautiful garlic. I planted it for the first time this year myself. So happy it worked and that I proved to myself I can do it!

Tony, You are a genius, Sir!! i have started following your tips earlier this year and I am definitely reaping the benefits on my Allotment. Keep the videos coming!!

Gosh, the garden in the background is so beautiful! And so is that rhubarb! TY for all the tips. I ❤ rhubarb. Sadly, my family does not.

Absolutely Fantastic tips, advices and direction here Tony... Sterling Work!!

Rhubarb is definitely big bang for your buck. Having said that, I haven't been able to harvest a plant I've had for about 10 or more years. I never fed it but I will going forward. Great video.

Wow! I've never seen rhubarb that big. After 10 years of trying to grow it with little success I will adjust with your recommendations.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you do Tim

@timlowery7156

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Mine just broke soil last week for this season and it reminded me that I needed to get back with you. Once I got the crowns up in a low mound great results! I used the same fertilizer as you and now that the crowns are well drained the plants seriously love daily water.

@kathleenlacey6275

Жыл бұрын

Why do you want the plants 🌱 to grow so huge. Do you sell and use your plants. Why so much.

Outstanding video! Thank you. I learned a ton. I can't wait to plant mine.

I have great rhubarb , been throwing food scraps into the space and my rhubarb grows tall and wonderful for 30 years, everyone comes by to get some . great video and right to the point

This is the Master Class on rhubarb!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge! My rhubarb has been terrible but now I know what I've been doing wrong. Thank you again!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was of value Erin

What an absolute top fella! I didn’t know half of this info despite being an avid gardener! Thanks so much, you now have a new subscriber 🤜🤜

I live in central France and have planted a whole heap of crops including rhubarb. Was really glad to see this video, it will help us a great deal as it is the first time we have grown anything other than tomatoes back in the UK. I have planted up 12 tubs of potatoes following your methods , 6 tubs of Charlottes and 6 tubs of a main crop called Michelle. The Charlottes got blight and we have had to cut the foliage off about 3 weeks ahead of the 90 days. I planted 4 seeds to a tub and they were about the size of a medium egg. We did a big potato reveal of one of the tubs yesterday and got 3 lbs of mostly useable spuds. There were quite a few that were still only the size of Maltesers which I imagine would have grown to a nice size for earlies. I intend to start a You Tube channel of my own, following our life here both with crops and livestock - chickens in the near future. I will be sure to give you a shout out and hope you will give it a watch. It will be called Ex pats and Ex bats.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Chris I am very glad that things are growing well for you and of course I will check out your channel when you start it

You have answered all the things I needed to know. I have it two years and haven't harvested any yet. The slugs milled it. I didn't water it enough or feed it enough. It went to seed, I got a few seeds so I will have a go at that when you show us how to do that. Good on you man.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got your questions answered Sean

Wowsers Tony those were Enormous!!! They do look like they are very thirsty plants and definitely not dainty or delicate! I can't believe how big they were. They looked almost as tall as you! That Crumble looked so tasty at the end!

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Suzy. They certainly fill a space and would be great even just as a garden filler in an ornamental garden

Can't wait to start my rhubarb seeds. Thank you for the all the great information!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Tony.

Great video! Thanks for all your efforts to share this us in such a quality way!

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James glad you found value in it

This is by far the BEST video on the internet about growing Rhubarb! Thank you so much for the tips, my rhubarb is doing fantastic this year due to the extra water and fertz.

@Shamrox1986

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you very much Tony! Your video is enormously helpful.

Very helpful tips! Thanks

Absolutely brilliant title Tony. Brilliant Tony.

thank you for pointing out a couple of things I had been doing wrong with my plants and now I should be able to improve my rhubarb garden

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works well for you:)

Tony thank you so much, you just kept going and going with sooo much info!! I'm a gardener with my own new home and finally ready to get the garden and patios set up. I hope mine builds up and grows strong like yours!

I had no idea rhubarb could grow that large. Really impressive. I'm going to start feeding regularly after years of taking this wonderful plant for granted (and had perfectly adequate harvests). New subscriber!

They look like something from the Day of the Triffids! I'm going to plant some crowns tomorrow. The advice is helpful.

Hi Tony, great video, great rhubarb! I've planted a couple of crowns this year, will leave them to establish and not harvest until next year. These are in a good, sunny, sheltered position so I'm hoping for great things next year. I have one other plant, about 40 years old, planted against a north facing wall, never gets any sun and the ground is pretty dry because of the house foundations. But every year up it comes, gives us 3 or 4 crumbles and gets very big, though nowhere near as big as yours. I give it a chicken pellet feed at the start of the season, then a seaweed foliar feed every couple of weeks 'til the end of June, then leave it to die back. Mulch with compost in the autumn, then start the cycle again in the spring. Just mentioning this so that it just goes to show, if anyone doesn't have a sunny spot, you can plant a crown anywhere and as long as you tend to the plant, it will grow. Keep up the good work.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thats great that it keeps giving for you. Consider splitting it if it slows down

This is a fantastic video. Thank you for making it.

Love Rhubarb! Thank you for this comprehensive video! Invaluable!

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Thanks glad it was useful

Thanks for this one! So very helpful!👍

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Derek

Really appreciate the great info, thank you!

Thank you making this video .I’ve learned a lot from you .Hopefully our plant will be more healthy from now on 👍👍🇦🇺

Great information, the best rhubarb video i have seen, my crop is poor and now i can see why. Its coming out today and will be potted up then planted on to a decent position. Thanks Tony

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tee Cee great for you to stop by. I am glad you found some value in the video that you can put into practise to get better crops in your garden

Hi Tony, Great documentary. I'm blown away,... never before have I seen Rhubarb this big, and I grew up with it back in Germany. Now for 42 years in Australia, just lately I'm having some success growing my own Rhubarb, having my first harvest,, Yummo! PS. Will do the Rhubarb tea. This is why I Looked for Rhubarb on TheTube. Many thanks, Alexander

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video of use Alexander

Wow!! Great job on your video. Great advice. From New Brunswick, Canada.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks very much. i am glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the channel :)

Excellent video Tony, very complete about rhubarb, totally enjoyable, congrats

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar glad you enjoyed it 😉

Now THAT is Rhubard Tony! Great video as usual.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan appreciate it pal

One of my Uncles had a garden that was over a bowl in carboniforus limestone. His Rhubarb was an incredible size. Your video,s give me food for thought. Interesting and enjoyable if people follow what you teach a harvest as well.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the story about your uncle and im glad your enjoying the videos

I live to far south to grow any. As a matter of fact I've only seen it growing once, and they were so much smaller then yours. I can hardly believe my eyes seeing your leaves. I was so taken by your thumbnail that I had to watch the video. They look fantastic, great job. Good luck and keep healthy.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping and glad the thumbnail grabbed your attention to come and view

Holy crap! I have never seen rhubarb that big before. I’ve not had much luck growing it in the past but I’ve been reading up on growing it. I’ve got a bought plant and 2 little ones I grew from seed that were hanging in there. Thank you for this video. It’s been really educational.

Being so large, rhubarb leaves make great slug traps before you compost them. Just lay a few on the ground and there will be dozens of the little blighters underneath the leaves the next morning!

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip Steve thanks mate

@DigwellGreenfingers

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Cheers Tony. Have a great weekend buddy!

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

@@DigwellGreenfingers You too pal :)

@abundantlife583

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to give this a try! Thank you 😊

@Warwck24

2 ай бұрын

Amazing must try

Lovely to see you in the garden Tony and everything looks fantastic. Rhubarb crumble mmmm love it with hot birds eye custard. Thank you for sharing ✌️🇨🇦🐝 safe

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Ali got to have good custard too 😉

@thetruthk5138

3 жыл бұрын

Or double fresh cream mmmmm

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Now your talking 😀

That’s great advice. Thank you. Subscribed.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel :)

That Rhubarb is very impressive, lots of useful tips

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monty glad you enjoyed the video mate

I have never seen such colossal plants!

That's some awesome rhubarb. My plants struggle I think with hot summers and not cool enough winters. I've planted them in part shade to protect them from the summer 40degree burning sun. I still manage to get enough to make the odd dessert, but they never look like yours,, I probably don't feed them enough. Great video, lots of information in easy to understand segments 👍

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerry. Lots of water especially in the earliest part of the season and tons of feed. get that right and they will stand up to any amount of heat

Very informative thanks. Been well pleased with my rhuwbarb this year 3cm stalks, from my Dad's old plant :) All the best Nige TOTP

Great video, I think we can take rhubarb for granted, and only when stressed a reminder what a hungry feeder. I had to relocate a bunch of rhubarb last year and getting it reestablished has been a challenge. This video provides a bit of inspiration.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

I am sure it will get established again just fee and water it well

Tony, wonderfully informative rhubard video, I will give it a go. Have a great weekend and be well.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you P D Glad you enjoyed it. keep me informed on how it does for you

Thank you so much. I can now fix my rhubarb!

@simplifygardening

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks for the tip about splitting the plant after flowering.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime Tony. Glad it was helpful for you mate

Just rewatching some vids for inspiration new garden season

enjoyable video tony lovely looking rhubarb

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Steven

Excellent video. Learned even more stuff. 10/10 advice. Thank you.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent glad it’s of value

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. Great vlog !

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Absolute best informational garden and veggie plot videos on KZread thanks for all the knowledge Tony 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rhoman. I really appreciate that your enjoying the content and you regard it so highly. That means the world to me. Thanks

@rhomanmason8131

3 жыл бұрын

Any time my friend 👍🏼I’ve got a Lil allotment plot and I refer to your video for everything especially potatoes 🥔😂 god bless and stay safe.

Lovely update Tony

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda. I really appreciate you. Your always here commenting too :)

I love the way you say Rubob!!

Thank you for all the tips.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Shirley 😌

Love your pronunciation: rhu-bob 👍🏻

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris

i learned so much! thanks

More great information tony I've just planted some rhubarb so great tips

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect Paul. Glad u found value in the video

Thanks for those tips , I will feed and water much more in future and hopefully grow some much larger stems.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you do Lynda

I was enjoying a lovely rhubarb crumble as I watched this. Your rhubarb is huge, I’ll never equal that here in Canada! Having watched this I will water more and add even more fertilizer! Klaus

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Klaus. What great timing to be eating it same time lol

My rhubarb was a hand me down from a friend, and was just a root in a bucket. Gave it 2 year and let it do its thing and now it's huge and happy as ever. I have green rhubarb and it tastes just the same

Those are some impressive plants! Such huge leaves.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am hoping these will reach the world record next year. Just short this year because it was broken by a storm

Monster stalks! Love rhubarb, one of my favourites on my plot. I’ve got Victoria and Stockbridge Arrow. Plus I got given a lot of free crowns, not sure what variety those are though

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great Laura. Don’t think it really matters as long as they taste good

I will be dividing some rhubarb that i have in a rather old, wild patch this fall. My preparations began in the spring by digging up an area in a sumlit soot not far from my rehabilitated well which has a hydrant on it. I have been working over this new spot to upgrade the soil, and remove couch grass. You have inspired me. I live in Canada and appreciate your channel.

@simplifygardening

10 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Great advice for me as I bought mine from Blairgowrie and I never touched it for the first year and gave it plenty of everything and it turned out super so with your advice I am looking forward to see how it turns out so cheers and stay safe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Keep me informed

Great video, thanks for sharing the info.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Charles

Perfect just what I was looking for. Thank you so much

@simplifygardening

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Wow lots of information there, thank you so much.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Elizabeth and i am very thankful for your comment :)

WOW AMAXING video. ..Lol I only managed to get 3 plants to maturity. ..things ATE the seedlings. .but I'm on my way and now want to harvest my first few stalks

Wow I’ve never seen such healthy rhubarb

Great channel... great information 💕🇺🇸

I've received rhubarb stems this big from a friend in the past. I couldn't believe how big! There was so much so I sat down and de-leafed outside. Chopped it up, cooked it with a bit of sugar and froze it in portions to last me throughout the year.

I live in Texas and rhubarb can't survive our summers. However, they can be grown as a annual. So I tried. I picked my first rhubarb today! I think I'll have fruit for another 2 months. Do excited. Thanks for all of this great info. Next year I'll be a professional at this wonderful treat. Peggy

@peggyfiedler1556

2 жыл бұрын

Guess what? I put a shade covered frame around the rhubarb and it is still growing happily with temps in the high 90s! Just maybe I can have a couple more pies😃

So much information and value in this video! You certainly inspire confidence. Thanks so much. 🤗

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Deb that means the world to me

@debkincaid2891

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Thank YOU! Question: will you have your recipes for making nettle tea fertilizer, comfrey, rhubarb, etc, in your new book when it comes out?

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

@@debkincaid2891 They might be in it. i do talk about them and haven't quite got there yet. Oh and when complete I need to find a publisher so bare with me on that. Likely to be early next year

Wow a very in-depth summary about this amazing unique plant,so through I feel quite confident in my new endeavors with this perennial and all of the amazing information...thanking you so much for your time and energy and knowledge...stay blessed

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thank isabella

Thank you for this video, slugs are a huge problem where I live. Currently we're trying copper tape around the perimeter of the beds, and egg shells and coffee grounds in the soil, but considering how bad they've been I'll have to watch you're video on nematodes too. ^.^ Thank you for the help.

@classicrocklover5615

Жыл бұрын

Do you use beer traps?

@CaitlinJBall

Жыл бұрын

@@classicrocklover5615 I don't, too many little kids around the area. ^.^

That you for your video, best information I have seen so far.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s helped you

Yes then tony lad 👍👊👍 I have found a few crowns on that new plot that I didn't know what to do with either. Thanks for sharing mate👍👍👍

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect see how they go for you

Thank you I didn’t know you shouldn’t cut the stems off .

Thanks for this interesting and useful video. Rhubarb is my favourite plant to eat! I've got a couple but I'll try splitting them in the Autumn, then following your advice, I hope to increase the crop in future years.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

So do I, and please let me know how they do after you spilt them

Amazing looking rhubarb plants. Mine looks so sad compared 😢 My poor plants have never seen manure and I know this is what they are needing.

Wow they're huge. Those are amazing. Love rhubarb strawberry pie or any type of rhubarb pies. All look si well taking care of.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah I try to ensure that I balance what the plant needs before feeding

Great video with so much information. I`ve always taken my Rhubarb for granted but you`ve really opened my eyes, thank you. It`s my favourite fruit and apart from eating it the only other thing I do is I make pesticide from the Rhubarb leaves. New Subscriber here mate. I'm off now to watch your Nematode video

Simplyfi. Growing rhubarb.

big smile on my face. when my father was alive he would grow rhubarb ..... he loved rhubarb pie. always did well but we were on a small farm.

Brother you’ve inspired me! I have rhubarb and get a reasonable yield but nothing like you.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Very useful video. Thank you.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nathalie I really appreciate that and glad you found value in it

Perfect first time growing rhubarb 👍

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Malk get going mate and reap the rewards

Thanks for that rhubarb king ! I love rhubarb and always wanted to grow my own. Move into new house with a big garden soon so now I know what to do. Now what about growing the custard ???😀

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

custard im afraid eludes me in the garden

This is brilliant I have just got my first crown ..... Fingers crossed all goes well. Great advice thank you 😊

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome Lisa. and its a perfect veg to grow at home. Hows your pumpkin coming did those other seeds germinate

@smallbackgardenplot7273

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only planted 2 due to slugs eating them haha 😂

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

@@smallbackgardenplot7273 Got to get a handle on the slugs

@smallbackgardenplot7273

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening I’m on it haha