Help! Rhubarb going to seed???

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  1. garden_fiend

    garden_fiend Gardener

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    I have a large clump of rhubarb in my garden and one of the shoots appears to be going to seed? Does that mean I'll have to dig the whole lot up? Will it still be okay to use?

    Any advice very much appreciated. GF.
     
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    chop the flowers off - all of them and it should be ok

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