Home > Question >

Is it too late to harvest rhubarb from the garden?

Our Advice:

Yes, it's best to stop harvesting rhubarb around the longest day in June. This lets the plant grow so the crown has lots of energy inside to produce a good crop for next year. If eaten now, the stalks would be tough and chewy.

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 September

---

How to: Maintenance Pruning

How to plant through weed-suppressing membrane

How to protect against birds

How to make the most of your dahlias

Latest Gardening Videos

---

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

Planting a Spring Flowering Container

How do I 'thin' grape bunches?

Five Essential Tips for Growing Lemons

How do I protect my grapes from insects?

How do I prune lavender?

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Vallarta Botanical Garden
Vallarta, Mexico

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Eram Garden
Shiraz, Iran

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo, Japan

RHS Harlow Carr
Harrogate, United Kingdom

Powerscourt Gardens
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland