Can i eat my new rhubarb

Hi

I planted my rhubarb last year probably in the autumn, it now has some stalks that look like they're good to eat, can i eat them or should i leave the plant alone for the first year to make sure its roots are nicely established.

If i can cut it whats the best what of doing it without damaging the crown?

Many thanks

Thanks, So i literally just leave it alone and presumably at the end of the season the growth will drop off.