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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:41 pm    Post subject: Rhubarb dying back Reply with quote
A query from a friend of mine regarding rhubarb leaves forming then dying back .

He has rhubarb that is forming leaves, the leaves stay a little while , then die back. he thinks he is on over rich soil.

Any suggestions ?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Has the ground been disturbed near the Rhubarb?
any photos?


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Rhubarb dying back Reply with quote
Michael196 wrote:
he thinks he is on over rich soil.



Hmm, sounds more like a lack of water issue. Leaves forming but not enough water to sustain them. Is there any other competition planted next to the rhubarb which could be sapping it.
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