Harvesting rhubarb in September

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I did not really set out to have so much but when I moved mine they split and conveniently filled a certain space in a certain bed, three varaities in all. All my kids and grandkids like rhubarb and those who live away take lots back with them when it is in season.
It just sits there between the bay trees and behind the asparagus like a faithful old family friend minding its own business and paying its way.
I shall have to think about starting some more shortly as it has been in that spot a good few years now - perhaps at the top of the orchard or amongst the soft fruit. Job for late on in 2011 I think
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R

It's ready to pick when it's big enough to use, basically!

The plant will die back totally soon and then burst to life in spring. That's the best time to eat your rhubarb - not now!

Thanks for your advice. We unfroze some of the rhubarb harvested last weekend and it was just as delicious as the early summer crop - tender and not acidic or bitter at all. We'll save the rest for Christmas.