Collector
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We planted this rhubarb last spring, this spring it started growing then this happened. Is it bolting? Is it bad for it to bolt? what if anything should be done with it? Thanks for any advice.
Is this rhubarb bolting.
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NwMtGardener
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Yup, thats the flowers. Mine just tried to do that too, and i chopped off the flower stalk. Not sure what the result of that will be, never tried it before. My rhubarb is in the greenhouse this year and went to seed much earlier than usual. I did make a really nice streusel rhubarb bread this week 
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That's just the seed head Collector. That's what rhubarb does. I cut mine off since it doesn't need to expend energy making seeds.
Cut it off or leave them on, it wont hurt either way.
Cut it off or leave them on, it wont hurt either way.
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Collector
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Well, I went ahead and cut the seed head off. I hope it will keep growing and produce some rhubarb for us this season. Thank you guys for the responses! Streusel rhubarb bread Mmm, sounds delish.
cityfarmer
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Our plant is about 4 years old and we got a seed head for the first time. I cut mine out as well.
lesa
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Mine did this last year- and is in full bloom right now... I was told it happens when it is time to separate the clump- at about 4-5 years old. That doesn't make sense for your new planting, though.
digitS'
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Yes, I had to wonder about Collector's plant . . .
It looked like it was putting waaay too much into that blooming effort, at waaay too young an age. Does it look okay now, Collector?
My plants have tried to go to seed repeatedly this year. I have removed each and every bloom and harvested beaucoup stalks! Yes, the plants would probably benefit from dividing but with 5 plants, there's no more need here.
I could go into the rhubarb business, however. You know, there's a Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce recipe that sure looks good! A little hot pepper in there with the sugar, garlic and onions! Could make a go of it on an industrial scale!
Steve
It looked like it was putting waaay too much into that blooming effort, at waaay too young an age. Does it look okay now, Collector?
My plants have tried to go to seed repeatedly this year. I have removed each and every bloom and harvested beaucoup stalks! Yes, the plants would probably benefit from dividing but with 5 plants, there's no more need here.
I could go into the rhubarb business, however
. You know, there's a Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce recipe that sure looks good! A little hot pepper in there with the sugar, garlic and onions! Could make a go of it on an industrial scale!Steve
lesa
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Good luck with that, Steve... I couldn't give my plants away! Why is that something so easy to grow, really doesn't taste that great??
digitS'
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Doesn't taste that great!!?
Next you'll be telling me that you don't like chives, Lesa!!
Wow! I'm really kind of excited about the rhubarb barbeque sauce idea! No, I'm not kidding . . . I just have to figure out if rhubarb freezes well so that I can try it when I've got lots of hot peppers and onions! DW is fixing me a steak for lunch, not that I deserve it but, I've got some real good focus on a barbeque sauce recipe right now!!
Rhubarb not tasting good?! You'll have Daisy crying because it won't grow in Texas.
Steve
Next you'll be telling me that you don't like chives, Lesa!!
Wow! I'm really kind of excited about the rhubarb barbeque sauce idea
! No, I'm not kidding . . . I just have to figure out if rhubarb freezes well so that I can try it when I've got lots of hot peppers and onions! DW is fixing me a steak for lunch, not that I deserve it but, I've got some real good focus on a barbeque sauce recipe right now!!Rhubarb not tasting good?! You'll have Daisy crying because it won't grow in Texas
.Steve
lesa
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Oh geez, I should have known!! Actually, rhubarb freezes fine. I just chop it up and throw it in a freezer bag. I have made all kinds of things from rhubarb, rhubarb crisp, and sauce, etc. I would be willing to try rhubarb bbq sauce. I'll be your first customer!
