JIP wrote:

Hi

I have some rhubarb in it's first year of growth - and doing very
well.

I know I shouldn't pick any to eat this year, but not sure if I should
just leave the stalks/leaves in-situ to just die down eventually, or
whether I should be picking the stems and disposing of them.

Advice please.

Many thanks.

Thanks for the replies - I had it in the back of my mind that the first
year's crop was toxic, but further searching around seems to be saying
that it's best avoided to give the new plant to get established. But
on my plant there is so much growth that I think I WILL be tempted!!

Cheers