Reply To: Weeding an established rhubarb patch

[John]

I had the same problem, with the addition of bindweed, a few years ago. I chopped at the edges of the plants to get substantial ‘cuttings’ and started a new bed. I kept the old bed for the next season while the new plants established but you may not need to do this, depending on how much rhubarb you like! Many books recommend starting a new bed every 3-5 years; I am not sure that this is necessary but it certainly beats doing battle, usually a losing one, with infested plants.