Rhubarb, - Knowledgebase Question

Hyde Park, ma
Question by phobail
May 17, 2007
I planted rhubarb last year. All is good.
But now I noticed that the stem shoots up and it seem as if it went to seed.
Well, I cut the stem off near the base, just above where the leaves are growing.
Is this the correct thing to do? Is this a sign of malnurishment? Please tell me.
Appreicate it Mary


Image
Answer from NGA
May 17, 2007

0

 It sounds like you did the right thing. Rhubarb naturally flowers as the weather turns warmer. Cut the flower stem off short to conserve the plant's energy. Keep the plant mulched with organic mulch, water during dry spells, topdress with compost, and look for it to come back bigger and better next year.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

[ Join now ]

Garden.org Homepage
Help using the site
About
Contact
Terms of Service
Privacy
Memberlist
Acorns
Links
Ask a Question
Getting Started Gardening
Newsletter
NGA Merch

© 1972 - 2021 National Gardening Association

Times are presented in US Central Standard Time

Pinterest
Facebook
Youtube
Twitter
Instagram

Today's site banner is by dirtdorphins and is called "Globularia"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.