Can you still harvest rhubarb at this time of year?

Can you still harvest rhubarb at this time of year?
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1st year, take nothing 2nd year take a few 3rd year harvest 8 to 10 week........................... in the fall cut everything down.........add horsemanure that was composted.................add hay to keep it from freezing or the roots can freeze when it goes under 32 & under.
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