On Tue, 10 Apr 2012, Roger Tonkin wrote:

My rhubarb has come on very well this year (uncovered and not forced).
So much so that I am tempted to pick some of the larger stalks (9-12
inches long). I've never picked this early before, usually starting
early-mid May, so I am wondering if it is wise to pick this early,
especially as ground frost is still forecast occassionally this week.

I pulled my first rhubarb this year yesterday and lovely it was, too.

Incidentally, I grew some rhubarb from seed last year. This year one of
the plants is very precocious and was throwing up a seed head! needless
to say I got rid of it.

David

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David Rance
writing from Le Mesnil Villement, Calvados, France