Late spring to early summer is the prime time for rhubarb harvest and consumption. Knowing when to remove flower stalks and when to stop harvesting are important considerations to keep your plants producing as long as possible. See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard and Garden news release from May 18, 2016 to learn more about growing rhubarb at home.
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