Very Thin Rhubard Sticks

Question

My rhubarb is producing masses of very thin sticks. It has attempted to flower and I cut this out immediately. I keepit well watered and it is planted in compost mixed with farmyard manure. Why are the sticks so thin & is it OK to harvest and eat,

Answer 1

It sounds like the soil may be too fertile. Compost and manure are both amendments. Manure should be composted before it is used. Try mixing in a little garden soil. It also could be because the plant is devoting its energy to producing flowers. It should be OK to eat.

Here are more reasons for spindly stems:

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

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

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