"Will" wrote in message
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My well esablished crown of rhubarb is very vigorous and the stems look
inviting. Is it
wise to pick and stew some of the stems at this time or should they be
left alone?

TIA

Will

If they're not picked they'll only rot. I picked a few last week, leaving
lots of younger ones to grow on, and they're now in the freezer ready for
instant use.

They're not pink and tender like the early rhubarb stems but they're just as
useful for eating as winter puddings.

Mary