My New Rhubarb Plants Have Not Been Harvested & Now I Still Have The Big Leaves And Stems Present. Do I Cut Off Everything I Mulch

Question

Should I just cut off all the stems and leaves and add compost and mulch to get ready for our IL. winter?

Answer 1

Once it dies for the year, you can mulch it. Other than that, I wouldn't do anything at all until after next year's dormancy. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/protecting-rhubarb-in-winter.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm