leaving it alone to get a delicious harvest next year. you can find out all you need to know about planting rhubarb in our ‘growing rhubarb’ article.
before buying new seed, check through seed packets left over from last year to see what you can use to sow next season. apart from parsnips, most seed will keep for at least a year; it will last a lot longer if the seed has been kept in a cool, dry spot. if you are unsure about a batch of seed, sprinkle a few on a piece of damp kitchen paper and see how well they germinate.
if you want to get some seedlings growing 