Very Thin Rhubard Sticks

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,

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/08/2022 @ 2:27 am

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.

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