Growing Rhubarb

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24 Sep 13 Judy (Australia - temperate climate)
How long do I leave the stalks before I pick and cook them? I've been waiting ages for the to turn the beautiful red colour but they are still green with red tinge! It is only a young plant, does that make a difference?
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18 Oct 13 Wendy (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Judy, When I bought my rhubarb the man at the garden store had 2 types - one where the stalks turned red and one where they stayed green. Did you by a varity that goes red? Wendy
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25 Oct 13 Judy (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks Wendy, I really didn't take that much notice as I didn't realise you could have the green variety! I think though it is the red. I have read other comments and maybe it's because the plant is new, may take another year or so to be at its best!
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