BYC gardening thread!!

[cstronks]

Who here grows rhubarb? I just planted two, and am really excited to harvest them next year =) any advice to make sure they do well?

Rhubarb can be tough to grow...It usually grows best in Northern States where the average summer day is about 80 degrees. They do not do well in heat and can have trouble producing fruit...also, be sure to keep the base clear of any ground cover weeds. They can get choked out pretty easily, and this will effect the fruit. I've also been told not to fertilize with manure, as it can burn the shoots. I always fertilize my garden with fresh compost (never any chemical fertilizers), and I get high yields. Rhubarb is picky. One friend of mine has been very successful in growing it, another has never had the plant produce. Keep in mind, we are all from the same town, so it isn't a regional issue. They are just a real pain sometimes! But best of luck! I hope you harvest alot.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Who here grows rhubarb? I just planted two, and am really excited to harvest them next year =) any advice to make sure they do well?

We have tons of rhubarb. I love it raw even though its sour!

 

[salt and pepper]

Thank you for the help! This is a strain that was bred for the south, so I hope it does well. Now to keep the dogs away from them.... lol

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Thank you for the help! This is a strain that was bred for the south, so I hope it does well. Now to keep the dogs away from them.... lol

lol

 

[Penny Hen]

Too Cold and too wet is what usually kills beans. I overwatered some of mine and croaked them.

 

[happyclucker]

I have maters,onions,peppers,dill,radishes,green beans & summer yellow squash planted so far, I want to plant some gourds in a different area,cause they take up space.

Praying for a good yield.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Too Cold and too wet is what usually kills beans. I overwatered some of mine and croaked them.

Yeah I know what you mean...

 

[salt and pepper]

Just planted 4 blackberry bushes!! I am also sprouting beans, water melon, and an apple tree ( My little guy kept asking for me to "make an apple tree" ) I also planted some more roses and violets.

 

[Angelicisi]

Maaaaan, my crookneck squash plants are flowering! lol they're like, 4 inches tall >:/
Last year I had a problem in one corner of the small garden of everything staying miniature! Just one corner and it didn't matter what i put there it'd grow 6-8 inches and fruit (tiny edible fruit/flower) def not like this year! TIL NOW! Oh joy lol will 2 inch squash make good stir fry?

 

[Angelicisi]

Lol @ make an apple tree...too cute! I don't think apple's will do well here but we're trying cherries! if they fruit I hope to try an apple tree.

Just planted 4 blackberry bushes!! I am also sprouting beans, water melon, and an apple tree ( My little guy kept asking for me to "make an apple tree" ) I also planted some more roses and violets.