Rhubarb

I planted my first rhubarb crown a few months ago and it’s coming on great.
Has about 9 stalks on it.

I’ve read I’m best not harvesting it atall as it’s the first year so I’m just wondering what I do?

do I just leave all the stalks on it until the doe off or do I pull/cut them at a certain time

 

No you leave them until they die off, also next year don't pull too many, have to wait for the year after.

 

As Logan said: don't be too hasty and give the plant two years of peace before harvesting. It will be worth it in the long run.
And it also helps to cut off the flowering part in the middle as soon as it starts growing out of the plant. Takes a lot of energy from the plant (although a two meter high flowering rhubarb is a sight to behold)

And to harvest them you don't cut off the leaves but grab them firmly one by one and give them a quick yank. That way they separate directly at the base and the stumps don't start to rot.

 

Brilliant, thank you both for the advise.

il have to buy some This year and pretend to my 3 year old it’s from the plant haha.

 

Your welcome