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  • When do you pick Rhubarb ??

    I was given some rootballs early last year - which I planted straight away, however what grew that year I just left and discarded when the stalks and foilage died off.

    This year they have grown well - the stalks though are still mainly green, but the leaves are now yellowing and some are turning brown.

    Should I pick it now - or wait to see if the stalks eventually turn a nice pinky red colour
    .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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    In a 'normal' year...I would say don't pick it after midsummer's day ( same as asparagus) as the oxalic acid starts to build up.
    The yellowing leaves probably indicates that the plant is starting to die back ( or it's lacking in feed) and you may well have missed this years crop.

    Not all varieties have red or pink stems. I was given one a while back that stayed completely green but had very tasty stems.

    If you are desperate to have a bit of a taste of your rhubarb, perhaps some of the newer, inner stems are edible?
    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

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    • #3
      Thanks Nicos !!

      I've not applied any feed since I planted them - and to be honest, have neglected that part of the plot to concentrate on other areas - so plenty of weeds surrounding them also.

      I'll have a look at the weekend to see what I can salvage.

      Going forward - is it best to cut them back when the leaves are yellowing or should you just leave them to die naturally ??
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      • #4
        Just leave them to die back.
        If they produce a flower stem cut it off otherwise it'll deprive the plant of it's nutrients.

        I'd give it a good watering and liquid feed just in case that's what it's needing
        "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

        Location....Normandy France

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        • #5
          Nicos, when is midsummers day?
          You may say I'm a dreamer... But I'm not the only one...


          I'm an official nutter - an official 'cropper' of a nutter! I am sooooo pleased to be a cropper! Hurrah!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by ancee View Post
            Nicos, when is midsummers day?
            Ancee, when is Summer?

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            • #7
              I think Summer is next year

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              • #8
                Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                I think Summer is next year
                I thought we'd had summer the other week, did you blink and miss it
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                • #9
                  ...well the nights are certainly drawing in....looks like we've missed mid summer already!

                  * looks at wood burning fire glowing gently...yet again * sigh
                  "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                  Location....Normandy France

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                    I think Summer is next year
                    Fingers crossed!

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