I can confirm that I have absolutely managed to kill a rhubarb plant and now I'm feeling rather ashamed if that's how resilient they are. I thought it was not well suited to our harsh, dry climate...
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I can confirm that I have absolutely managed to kill a rhubarb plant and now I'm feeling rather ashamed if that's how resilient they are. I thought it was not well suited to our harsh, dry climate...
Considering you are in Australia, it might be extra hot and dry compared to Saskatchewan. I know they like shady spots so perhaps try on the north side of the house---wait would that be the south side for you? I was very impressed with the roots because they obviously can store a lot of water in them.
Oh, of course, we really are polar opposites for climate! Yes, it would be south, but our south garden has little shade, so still gets the brunt of the afternoon sun. I'm working on trees to increase the shade coverage.
I am working on trees too! They mostly just die or refuse to grow due to catastrophic drought. I sure need them, though. Not just for shade, but for shelter from the wind.
I'm in Ottawa, Canada and my rhubarb was in such a sunny place that it bolted each year before I could harvest stalks. I got rid of it too.
Bolting is a big problem with a lot of cooler climate plants here, so maybe the rhubarb is best left out of my garden.
I used to live in Kitchener. That was great soil and reasonable climate.
Yes, some of the best farmland in Canada.