Why are all of my rhubarb stalks tough and woody?

I have always had beautiful rhubarb. This spring almost all of the stalks on my rhubarb plants are tough and woody. Is this preventable?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/20/2015 @ 3:36 am

Generally rhubarb will become tough as the stalks grow bigger. I like to harvest my stems when they are about 10 inches tall.
Does your rhubarb need to be divided?
This may be the case with your plant and here is a link to help you.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm ^[2]

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