Rhubarb is easy to care for and grows both in the garden and on the balcony. There are some important tips on how to best harvest rhubarb.
Rhubarb belongs to the knotweed family and is therefore a vegetable. In the kitchen, it is often prepared with sugar, which is why many people mistakenly classify it as fruit. The plant is just as suitable for gardening beginners as it is for professionals. It is very easy to grow and can stay in the same location for up to ten years. It also survives harsh winters with low temperatures without any problems. If you harvest too early, the plant may die. You can still eat the sticks. What you can't eat are the leaves of the shrub. Oxalic acid is present in the plant, which can be fatal to humans. If your rhubARB produces flowers during harvest time, it is harmless. But it is advisable to remove the flowers directly as they deprive the plant of important energy. The correct procedure: loosen the poles from the stalk by twisting them slightly. Under no circumstances should you use a knife.