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Hello,

I heard somewhere that to get the best stems from rhubarb the leaves
have to
be wrapped to prevent them to grow to much and concentrate all the
energy of
the plant in growing tasty stem. Is that true ? What is the best method ?


I think you may be thinking of 'forced' rhubarb where it is grown in the
dark to give the pink/red stalks and yellow leaves.

Best way is under a large bucket. Pick and eat the stalks when young and
thin.

Do it in early spring..too late for this season now.

Janet