Late summer rhubarb harvesting - Ask Extension
My rhubarb plant is huge, throwing out new leaves, even with minimal watering. Can I continue to use the stalks even past July?
I was always told tha...
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Late summer rhubarb harvesting #880150
Asked August 04, 2024, 2:52 PM EDT
My rhubarb plant is huge, throwing out new leaves, even with minimal watering. Can I continue to use the stalks even past July?
I was always told that the oxalic acid content was too high to safely eat in late summer.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Monica. Without more information about your plant, we can't give you a definitive answer, but suggest that you read the following for help: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-797-grow-your-own-rhubarb
Good luck!
Good luck!
