Growing Rhubarb

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22 Nov 18 Mark Cowper (Australia - tropical climate)
I bought some rhubarb crowns from Bunnings I am not sure how old they were the plant is growing really well but I'm not sure if I should cut the stems off yet as they are green and I read the Crown needs a year to develop before you should cut the stems also the stems are still Green are they ok to eat your advice would be appreciated
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22 Nov 18 Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A couple of points. 1. Go back to Bunnings and ask what variety it is - green or red. 2. It is best not to pick until 20 weeks or more and preferably leave for a year so the crown grows to a good size. Picking early will reducing the size of the crown for the first few years - which means less to pick.
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