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FORCER

THE TRADITIONAL WAY TO BLOCK OUT LIGHT AND ENCOURAGE EARLYSEASON STEMS. From £45.99, thenurseries.com

TRUG

TRADITIONAL-STYLE TRUGS ARE IDEAL FOR CARRYING RHUBARB WITHOUT DAMAGING IT. From £40, truggery.co.uk

GARDEN MULCH

RHUBARB LOVES A GOOD LAYER OF THIS TO AID MOISTURE RETENTION AND ADD NUTRIENTS. £11.95, harrodhorticultural.com