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Russell

How late can we still pick and eat rhubarb?
« on: 07 September, 2015, 06:40:09 pm »
Our rhubarb is looking good at the moment - having been away it has not been picked - but can we still eat it or does it go tough later in the season?

Thanks

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SteveC

Re: How late can we still pick and eat rhubarb?
« Reply #1 on: 07 September, 2015, 06:43:12 pm »
My understanding is that you don't pick it after 'midsummer' (when ever that is) to give it a chance to build up the rootstock for the winter.
But it's a pretty tough plant so a little 'pruning' probably wouldn't hurt too much.
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Wobbly John

Re: How late can we still pick and eat rhubarb?
« Reply #2 on: 07 September, 2015, 07:21:32 pm »
It's OK to pick & eat until late September (around here).  :thumbsup:
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