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Just harvested #rhubarb for the first time. We’ve had the plant for a few years but it’s gotten pretty big. Was always intimidated knowing the leaves were poisonous if ingested.

But went for it. Pulled some off of the main stalk. Tossed the leaves. Cut up and washed the stems. Took a bite.

Forever changed. Tart like a lemon. Crunch like an apple. Distinct fruity flavor. Yum!

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First rhubarb harvest of the season. Making rhubarb raspberry cheesecake crumble bars. Hard freeze forecast this weekend, didn't want rhubarb mush.

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Fortunately, the new rhubarb survived after spending a little too long under plastic! Unfortunately, we won't be harvesting this year yet; the rhubarb needs another year to root properly. #rhubarb #gardening #vegetablegarden #allotment #kitchengarden

Rhubarb being bleached.. all of that brown stuff is not dirt, but sheep wool

In about a week I should be able to bake my first #rhubarb cake/crumble of the season. Looking forward to it!
In ca. 1 Woche sollte ich meinen 1. Rhabarberkuchen/Crumble der Saison backen können. Freue mich drauf!
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Garlic and rhubarb. Soft neck California Heirloom, aka whatever is in the bag you buy garlic. This raised bed is for winter squash, which will only be butternut this year because I'm tired of acorn squash that taste bad and/or don't store good. Too many made up name squash seeds out there from seed sellers that are just repacking the same bulk seed junk as everyone else.

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If rhubarb flowers appear, cut them off immediately. When rhubarb blooms, or bolts, it diverts all the plant’s energy away from producing edible stalks and channels it toward flowering and setting seed. Bolting is often triggered by a sudden spike in temperature or plant stress. By snipping the flower stalk at the base as soon as it appears, you signal to the plant to get back to growing petioles.

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm

The Secret To Harvesting Rhubarb Without Exhausting Your Plants

Discover expert tips on how and when to harvest rhubarb for the best spring harvest ever! Here's what you need to know for a deliciously tart rhubarb harvest

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My rhubarb is going to seed already, but it was just planted last year. I’m in eastern Nebraska and it should not do this until late May or June, I think.
Anybody else seeing their rhubarb going to seed very early?
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