Provide Rhubarb-Protection
Over The Harsh Winter Season
Ensure successful spring growth by putting a rhubarb-protection plan
in place to guard from the cold-climate and harsh elements after the Fall season.
Many plants survive the winter cold without much help from us.
They simply don't need it or are just plain neglected. The compost
added during the summer was probably quite enough!
Well, that is not necessarily so.
You should provide wind-shelters from the cold blowing winds that can and will dry out the plants severely.
Rhubarb can survive the cold winter well. In fact, it needs the cold to
some degree to signal the dormancy stage. But, help it to remain
healthy by covering it with compost, manure, straw or even evergreens as a wonderful plant-insulation against the weather.
The evergreen boughs will contribute greatly by actually allowing good air and moisture circulation throughout the rhubarb garden.
After the winter freeze, pull back the mulch and the other compost
materials. Allow the crowns to warm up from the sunlight.
Instead of struggling back, your plants will bounce back to life to make a smoother and much healthier transition into Spring.
Preparing Your Plants for Winter
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