Rhubarb

I have several rhubarb plants in my garden. Some are 3 yrs old, others 2 yrs old. The older ones are producing very large stalks and leaves, and the stalks are not turning red. The younger are smaller and have red stalks. Is there a variety that only produces green stalks, and are these safe to eat? Thanks.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/05/2015 @ 8:21 pm

It depends on the variety. Some varieties should be red when harvested, while others should be harvested when green because the stalks never turn red. If you have a red variety, wait until the stalks are red to harvest. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm ^[1]

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