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Re: Rhubarb

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Don't take any advise from me.  My rhubarb is pathetic.  But, I have 
it on good authority (my mother) that it should not be picked after 
July 1.  Don't know why - maybe to let it regenerate for next year.

Lorraine Young
Zone 6

On 10 Oct 99, Elizwelch@aol.com wrote:

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> This was the first year I grew rhubarb from some plants I dug from my
> aunt's garden in May.  The stalks never turned completely red, in
> fact, they were mostly green.  There was great leaf growth.  Perhaps
> the shade from the leaves prevented the red from forming?  Anyway, I
> was afraid to use them.  Also, can these stems be harvested anytime or
> only in spring?
> 
> Many thanks in advance.
> 
> Elizabeth, Long Island, NY
> 
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Lorraine Young, Southern Ontario
lyoung@npiec.on.ca


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