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

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

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/24/2022 @ 9:45 am

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 ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm ^[2]

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