Rhubarb plants are perennials that grow relatively slowly, and harvesting them before they’re fully mature can weaken the plants and cause stunted growth. Rhubarb grown from nursery starts can be ...

That rhubarb in your garden is ready so what’s the best way to harvest it? You might assume it’s fine to simply cut the stalks off. It’s not. Instead, learn to harvest rhubarb the right way. It’s easy ...

What is the best method for harvesting rhubarb? I have always snapped the stalk off near the base of the plant, but recently a friend suggested cutting off the stalk since that would be easier. So now ...

Gardeners often weaken their rhubarb plants in May by mishandling the stalks, but there is an easy way to keep the plant healthy and get a better harvest that takes less than five minutes of effort.