Harvesting rhubarb in the fall

Are you growing rhubarb in Michigan, but don’t know when the best time to harvest them is?

Harvesting rhubarb is not as easy as it seems.

Here’s why:

• Rhubarb have a very short window when they can be harvested and still taste great.

So if you harvest them too early they may not be ready and taste bad.

And if you harvest them too late they may become infected with mold, fungus, insects, etc., and become inedible.

Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to harvest rhubarb in Michigan:

• To Learn More About HOW to Grow Rhubarb, Check Out This GUIDE!

When Do I Harvest Rhubarb in Michigan?

As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when you should harvest your rhubarb: the physical features of the rhubarb & weather (time).

Harvest Rhubarb if They Look Like This!!!

The physical features of rhubarb are what most gardeners commonly rely on to determine if they are ready to be picked off the plant or not.

In general, you should harvest rhubarb if they have the following physical features:

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