Rhubarb, Rhubarb!............
Well here is the first crop of the season!
Two weeks ago it was only just bursting through, but the combination of wet weather, and the manure I piled over it last winter have made it go mad.
I have three crowns of an unknown variety, but there is enough to pull this much every week, if not twice a week. Disposal is not a problem either, as everyone in the pub seems to want some. I have had to start making a list.
Incidentally I just finished the last of the previous year's crop from the freezer this weekend. That's what I call timing, and also why rhubarb has to be in my "Top 5 Things to Grow" (or simply allow to grow) on any plot.
Makes for quite a nice photo as well......
posted by Greenmantle at 10:53 pm
4 Comments:
Wonderful rhubarb - guess that means that mine must be ready to pick too.
Can I add you to my links list.
You have a lovely site and I like the set up.
Makes mine look a bit boring - still you have to consider that I am and oldie!
Have you made Scnapps. I am going to have a go at it this year with my rhubarb. I am not sure if anyone in my family drinks it - but I thought it would be fun
By all means add me to your links - I'd be honoured.
Have never made Schnapps but am keen to know how - can you do a recipe post on your site?
Great Blog greenmantle and a very neat allotment! Rather keen on old Titchmarsh!
This is quite the artistic veggie photo! Very lovely. I never answered your sunflower spacing question. Following the packet recommended spacing should be fine - around a foot. I didn't thin my enough and many were closer than that. Maybe there IS a reason for the packet instructions!
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