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15-08-2011, 03:04 PM
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Rhubarb
When do you stop picking rhubarb?
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15-08-2011, 03:46 PM
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Hi there,
I believe the recommended time to stop picking is the end of July. 
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15-08-2011, 06:25 PM
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They do say that you shouldn't pull rhubarb after June 24th as the oxalic acid in the leaves, which is poisonous, starts to travel down the stems.
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22-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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thanks for that - will tell hubby to stop pulling the rhubarb
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22-08-2011, 05:41 PM
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Still picking mine with no problems,first time it has continued to grow this late in the year.
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30-08-2011, 09:25 AM
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Yes, so is my blimin husband - I keep telling him to stop cutting and he doesn't listen
I told him off so hopefully fingers crossed he wil leave them the plants alone.
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