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Old 18-02-2010, 09:53 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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" I've seen articles saying the young 8 inch shoots are edible and
delicious,
like Rhubarb but better, --
Regards
Bob Hobden
W.of London. UK



During the war, we as kids, would play in the jungle of Knotweed and often
chew the stems - as you say like rhubarb but quite sharp. They would be
thirst quenching. as kids we'd try anything.

I can't say how the stems would be used in the kitchen though.

Bill