Growing Rhubarb

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21 Apr 14 ian (Australia - temperate climate)
What happens to the plant if you only harvest the real big stalks on the bush in the first year?I have a bush that has very healthy and large stems in the centre of the bush.
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04 May 14 Stewart (Australia - temperate climate)
That should be fine Ian. The main idea is to keep enough foliage on the plant so as to keep up good continuous growth. Taking the odd big stem now and then should not effect this.
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12 May 14 Ian (Australia - temperate climate)
Thank you for reply and help.
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