[KT]

I put in a new crown last summer i bought from the garden centre (i think it was 1 year old) and it seems to have taken off...

I read somewhere that you shouldn't harvest anything in it's first year so i left it well alone, the same article says that in the 2nd year you can harvest 2-3 stalks at a time, making sure you always leave about 5 stalks remaining.

 i've left it alone so far because i wanted to make sure it was established and happy before i started harvesting it. 

But my rhubarb has like a 30 stalks!! it's really taken off ... its like a small triffid about 5ft wide in all directions. none of the stalks are wide but they are about 1-2ft long each the variety is victoria.

Do you think it would be safe to harvest some?? if so how much?? and how often?

[digalotty]

i would but not to many 

[flitwickone]

dont forget the half a cup of oats for the crumble

[MoreWhisky]

I also add oats  makes a big difference.

i also dont pre part cook the Rhubarb ,no need.

[white westie]

Hi kt,
I have some rhubarb in my garden on the veggie patch it was planted early on this year.I too have heard these storys and was unsure what to do the rhubarb was getting bigger and bigger untill i could resist it no more we cut some for a crumble and it has done no harm to the plant it has just gone crazy.So enjoy cut some but only a little.

[robbodaveuk]

I also add oats  makes a big difference.

i also dont pre part cook the Rhubarb ,no need.

I love crumble, never used oats and always part cook, would you guys mind telling me how you do yours.

  Robbo.

[SUTTY1]

KT, if you harvest and leave 12 plant should do well and you can enjoy

[kzaba]

I pulled and ate about half my plant the first year, now it two years on its gowing more than I can eat. As to the toppping, oats and ground almonds with nutmeg.