Why Perennial Crops Decline Over Time!

Perennial crops decline over time when the basics are not maintained, and rhubarb is one of the most common victims. In this video I show you exactly why perennial crops stop performing and how to get them back to full productivity, using rhubarb as the complete example from planting right through to winter care.

Whether you start from seed or crowns, these are the steps that keep perennial crops producing year after year.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Growing Rhubarb
00:35 Start with Seeds or Crowns
01:10 Best Location and Watering Tips
01:50 Perfect Soil and Feeds Explained
03:00 Sun vs Shade - What Rhubarb Needs
03:30 Mounding Soil - Do This Now
04:15 Growing Rhubarb in Containers
05:00 Spring Care Tips - Mulching and Watering
05:45 Forcing Rhubarb - Is It Worth It
07:20 Removing Flower Stalks and Seeds
08:40 Pest Control - Avoid These Pitfalls
10:10 Harvesting Tips for Tender Stalks
11:00 How Much to Pick and When to Stop
12:00 Composting and Rhubarb Leaf Tea
13:30 Winter Care and Splitting Crowns
14:50 Are Big Rhubarb Stalks Tough

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