I recently participated in Channel 9 News - Gardenline 9.
Had a great time but had 3 callers asking about Rhubarb, specifically the flowering of the Rhubarb.
Yes, it is flowering too early because of our wacky weird, unseasonal Colorado weather.
It is best to cut off the flower spike at the base so that the flower does not use energy that should be going in to the leaves and stems.
Harvest is typically starts in May but may not be until mid June if the Sun continues to hide.
For More Information:
Plant Talk Colorado http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1806.html
unseasonal
ReplyDeleteI have Rhubarbs and yes, you cannot really guess when it will bloom. I don't really know much about planting but I will try to cut the flower spike from now on. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteJust found your site. Good advice about cutting off flower for optimal leaf/stem growth. Appears to be dated, is this blog still active or being updated?
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