Growing Rhubarb

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26 May 17 Brenda (Australia - temperate climate)
My rhubarb has been in about a year and I'm dying to harvest!!! Is it too soon? The colour is good and quite thick.
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29 May 17 Giovanni (Australia - temperate climate)
If the plants are doing well and have a number of good sized stalks you could very carefully take a few. Push the stalk down towards the ground and give it a careful twist to separate it from the plant. Do this carefully as you don't want to damage the crown or pull it out of the ground. New roots will be subject to damage if you are not careful. Enjoy!
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02 Jun 17 Brenda (Australia - temperate climate)
Thank you Giovanni. Done as you suggested and already cooked. Can see more shoots coming through. Yummy!!!!
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