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Originally Posted by davetherave2
Your friend is right about not picking anymore after July, because the crowns need to 'seal' up and die down naturally (my Dad told me that part so he may be wrong!)
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The other reason is that the rhubarb leaves are poisonous, containing oxalic acid and as the season progresses the oxalic acid travels down the stalks so it's best not to eat it after July.
The difference between fruit and vegetables is that fruit carries seeds inside the fruit so tomatoes, cucumber, courgettes and squashes are all technically fruits.