Garden Q&A: My rhubarb has thrown up a flower spike. Should I cut it off?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions
Off with its head: When a rhubarb grows a flower spike, it can be detrimental to the harvest, says Peter Dowdall. File picture

Off with its head: When a rhubarb grows a flower spike, it can be detrimental to the harvest, says Peter Dowdall. File picture

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 - 18:53
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Peter Dowdall

Garden designer, horticulturalist and broadcaster Peter Dowdall creates sustainable rooms outside and is a passionate advocate for greener cities.

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