Home > Question >

How do I stop my rhubarb producing flower stems?

Our Advice:

Cut down the flower stems to stop the plant producing seeds. Next autumn dig up and divide the rhubarb crown, but discard the middle section where the flowers originate. Replant the outer, young sections of the crown, but let them grow for a year before harvesting any stalks.

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for March

---

How to: Maintenance Pruning

How to Force Lily-of-the-Valley

How to grow Gladioli

How to keep a lawn drained

Latest Gardening Videos

---

How can I get rid of a red ant nest in my lawn?

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

5 Essential Spring Bulb Tips in 1 minute

Why are my pansies and violas wilting?

How can I get rid of mushrooms growing in my lawn?

Removing a Tree

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Majorelle Garden
Marrakesh, Morocco

The New York Botanical Garden
New York, United States

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond, United Kingdom

Powerscourt Gardens
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Longwood Gardens
Pennsylvania, USA

Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan