The Message Board

RE: Harvesting Rhubarb

Posted 762 days ago

Hi there, yes I heard the same thing but I had some growing and the stems looked too good to leave so I cooked them up and they were yummy. So go for it if they look nice.
_________

RE: Harvesting Rhubarb

Posted 759 days ago

Am sure it will be ok for your plant, unless you take all the stalks and leaves. Leave a few. If your plant grows a large flower spike, cut it right back to the soil and your plant should last for years.

I think I have had mine for about 15 years!!

FOR A YUM TEA CAKE:
Mix up a vanilla cake mix (or make your own). Spread half in pan. Cover with 1 cup chopped rhubard - yes raw! Cover with a couple of teaspoons raw or brown sugar and also mixed spice or cinnamon.
Cover with the rest of the cake mix. Top with sugar and spices - BAKE. Very yummy and have a bet with your guests as to what the fruit in the cake is!
_________
Of all the wonderful surprises in life, none is better than seeing that first shoot tear out of the earth and form into a wonderful plant and vegetable.. .