Rhubard is flowering

crowndale · « **on:** April 02, 2008, 09:18 »

Is this a good thing or not? I've not seen rhubarb in flower before, will it affect the amount I can remove for eating or even the taste? two of my three crowns are doing it, not quite in flower yet but can definitely see flowers forming in a stem in the middle of each plant. I'm sure it'll be very pretty but bought the plants to eat not look at!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:20 »

You should remove the flower stems as they will weaken the plant.

nothinghasdiedyet · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:19 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

You should remove the flower stems as they will weaken the plant.

I take it this is just as easy as removing the stalks

You just snap the flower stem at the base???

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:36 »

Just cut it off with a sharp knife.

crowndale · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2008, 16:05 »

thanks aunt sally, will go and do this asap!

Nikkithefoot · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2008, 20:10 »

Mine seen to start flowering on a regular basis at the start of every season. I cut the flowering spike off and have no further problems.

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