Alan Holmes wrote:
"Dave Hill" wrote in message
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On Apr 10, 8:45 pm, Janet wrote:
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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.

Why not? Logically it will do less harm to the plant than picking off
two foot stems with huge leaves on.

We always start picking ours at 6 inches; it's very sweet and tender
at that stage. We've been picking for three weeks :-)

Janet


In my youth we always put a bucket over a couple of crowns to get some
early rhubarb

For the first time ever that is just what I have done!

Alan

I harvested my first rhubarb (ever!) yesterday and made a delicious little
crumble. What I'm wondering is, how much is it safe to pick before it starts
weakening and damaging the plant? I don't want to overdo it.


Ian