Why does my rhubarb grow so fast and turn to seed by the end of april?
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Pull or cut the stalks that are going to seed. Different varieties will go to seed earlier or later.
Older plants do better if the root is broken in the fall and replanted as two or more seperate plants. It'll take a couple years before they're back to full production.
From http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/... :
"Special hint: If you are buying from a nursery, look beyond the old-fashioned stand-by, 'Victoria', which has tart-green flesh that cooks up to a brown color. New varieties—like 'Chipman's Canada Red', 'MacDonald', and 'Valentine'—have sweet, succulent red stalks that look as good as they taste. 'Giant Cherry' grows well where winters are short or mild.
A rhubarb division offered by a neighboring gardener is likely well-suited to your climate, but ask about the plant's tendency to bolt, or go to seed when the weather turns warm. Rhubarb varieties, including 'Victoria', that bolt regularly, produce fewer large-size stalks; their energy goes into flower and seed production."
My kids and their friends love RHUBARB!!
Rhubarb is a weed and that is why is grows so fast. I know this doesn't really answer your question but I am writing to plead with you: please do not make your children eat rhubarb simply because you like it and it's free. They will resent you for life if you make them eat that revolting weed.
Global warming.
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