Rhubarb in flower already

[binley100]

about 12" .....they were forced under a bucket.. Unforced stems are just getting there ....

[annacruachan]

Me too - cooked with cinnamon and orange peel - yummy!

[Snadger]

Getting sick of eating bladdy rhubarb.................

[Nes]

I love it roasted with a bit of chopped crystallised stem ginger. Mmm, may have to do some right now.

[sammy_roser]

This year I get to try my first home grown rhubarb! Cannot wait

[wizzbang]

That's it, I give in, I'm going to make a crumble with a few stems at weekend. Ill pick the longest ones, or do you have to pick the outer ones? I have never picked rhubarb.
I cannot wait either Sammy.
Lynne x

[veggiechicken]

Just for you Lynne
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...oUDK1CWnBDAlsQ

[bario1]

I just cut mine off with a knife this morning before work. Looks like i should have pulled them off instead...

[rustylady]

I just cut mine off with a knife this morning before work. Looks like i should have pulled them off instead...

Yes, pull and twist.

[wizzbang]

Thank you Chcken. I was enjoying watching all those tube clips when I lost connection. Was trying to get back online for ages and suddenly realised that Merlin had clicked something on my laptop and switched all connections OFF...... bad kitty!
I'm going to grab some Rhubarb off the plant later and cook it tonight and EAT it..... Yes!!!
That will be the second thing I have eaten. I had a handful of salad leaves the other evening.
I love mother nature.
Lynne x

[Veggielot]

I am just starting with rhubarb this year so bit of a novice. I know you're supposed to remove the flower asap when they appear, however not sure what they look like, does anyone have a piccy?

[bario1]

You can't miss them, they're like Triffids!

[alldigging]

One on allotment had 4 too!

Have pulled them off. Not done one in garden yet though.

[SeleneMourie]

Our rhubarb was planted early last year and we didn't touch it at all to get it settled in so if i am right we can harvest it this year?

[Rhoda]

Who is already harvesting rhubarb?
I see some people have already had their first rhubarb and custard.... not jealous
Lynne

We are not far from harvesting our first lot of the year