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English 19th Century Rhubarb Forcer

$885.00

Dimensions: 14-½”H 15-¼” Diameter

This is an English 19th century terracotta rhubarb forcer for the garden. A rhubarb forcer is a bell-shaped pot with a lidded opening at the top, used to cover rhubarb to limit photosynthesis. They encourage the plant to grow early in the season and also produce blanched stems. The pots are placed over two- to three-year-old rhubarb crowns during winter or very early spring. Once shoots appear the lid is taken off, causing them to grow towards the light. This one no longer has a cover. It would be great in a garden to protect other plants or as a conversation piece.

Dimensions 15.25 × 14.5 in
NOTE: Shipping will be handled offline. For shipping quote please call 225.752.9565
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SKU: 199-21D Categories: Antique Garden Decor, Antique Pots | Planters, Garden Antiques
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English 19th Century Rhubarb Forcer


Dimensions: 14-½”H 15-¼” Diameter

This is an English 19th century terracotta rhubarb forcer for the garden. A rhubarb forcer is a bell-shaped pot with a lidded opening at the top, used to cover rhubarb to limit photosynthesis. They encourage the plant to grow early in the season and also produce blanched stems. The pots are placed over two- to three-year-old rhubarb crowns during winter or very early spring. Once shoots appear the lid is taken off, causing them to grow towards the light. This one no longer has a cover. It would be great in a garden to protect other plants or as a conversation piece.

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