Re: Ruhbarb Seeds

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: : Could someone tell me how to save the seeds from my : Ruhbarb? And when is it the best time to do so.
: : Thanks

: Rhubarb sets a tall spike that has a minor set of insignificant bloom and then seed erupt. Let them brown till a few fall off then pick and dry seed.

: They are a goofy shape with three minor wings and are about half the size of a shirt button. You want them to be ready to fall off the spike before you pick em, by putting a bag over the spike and cutting off the stem.

: I use a paper bag, you probably should too. (They'll go moldy in plastic). Bring bag indoors to dry out of direct sunlight. Let em sit for a month or three (to totally and utterly dry) before making packets.

: Sometimes the next generation is yummy. Sometimes less so, this is the luck of the draw I guess.

: Tom C  



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