Is wild rhubarb safe to eat?

Is wild rhubarb safe to eat?
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Description : I have a rhubarb plant that does not produce red stalks -- is green rhubarb safe to eat (cooked, of course)?

Last Answer : The old fashioned rhubarb has green stalks unlike the "strawberry" or red variety. The stalks are also coarser, less sweet and more tart. In our garden the green is more productive and we have ... gift planting, it is good to give the plant a season to become established before doing much picking.

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Last Answer : Not eating it strengthens the roots for a better crop next year......only the leaves and roots are poisonious.........not the rhubarb itself. Next year only take some of the stems....the 3rd year harvest ... cover with a heavy layer of hay if you have under 32.........don't let the roots freeze.

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Last Answer : Yes they are good to cut. They are just as good as the green ones.

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Last Answer : usually has red stems..............1st year don't pick any.................2nd year pick a few................3rd year pick 8 to 10 weeks.

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Last Answer : usually rhubarb picked in the fall is woody and tough, but I have picked it myself and made jam from it. U may have to boil it a little longer or add a little more sugar because it's more bitter than in the summer.

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Last Answer : It's edible the first year but you'll put too much stress on the poor little plant if you take leaf stems off it so soon.

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Last Answer : Was the plant mature before the freeze? It should be fine to eat but may not taste quite the same.

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Last Answer : I like raw Rhubarb, but do not like Rhubarb pie. I may tolerate a Strawberry Rhubarb, but will gladly provide you the first $1 in your quest for compensation of your nasty pie episode. If the $1 is not enough to keep me out of the vat, then I will pay you the $14 and make you a pie of your choice.

Do you have a recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie that isn't runny/watery?

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Last Answer : The best method is to put your stems in a paper bag and place them in the freezer. By using paper, they will keep longer and weill not come out mushy when thawed.

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Last Answer : Hi Corrine. You can do either, if you're dividing a rhubarb plant you would probably want to do it in the fall. If it's a new plant then spring would be a better time to plant it. Just remember to give it lots of space and a good dose of compost to help it grow full and healthy. Hope this helps.

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Last Answer : That root crop needs very cold winters to survive...........winters below 40 and summers below 75........................it is futile to try and grow it in your area. M;uch cheaper to buy it. Sorry to let you know this.

bugs eating rhubarb leaves

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when is the last harvest of rhubarb

Description : when is the last harvest of rhubarb

Last Answer : The harvesting period for rhubarb is late spring through to the end of summer. Leave three to four mature leaves on the plant; these will help the rhubarb to grow vigorously. Remove any flowering stalks when you notice them.

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Description : how to kill false rhubarb, rheum rhabarbarum

Last Answer : there is a double strength vinegar at some Walmarts.............try that also try boiling hot salt water...........be very careful............you can burn yourself......I would put about 3 or 4 cups of salt with several cups of vinegar and several cups of hot water.....

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Can I harvest seeds from the rhubarb i have to plant more?

Description : Can I harvest seeds from the rhubarb i have to plant more?

Last Answer : I would not let it flower as that takes away from the root. Cut it off and go all the way down to the ground. Depending on the size of your plant now, you can wait until the fall and devide ... it is in the winter you might need to cover it with hay to prevent it from freezing. Happy summer.

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how much water does rhubarb need?

Description : how much water does rhubarb need?

Last Answer : You will need to water the plant at least twice every day until the leaves spans 4". It's best to water in the early morning and at dusk.

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