Alaskan rhubarb

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  1. whistler

    whistler Seedling

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    I took a couple of shots of some rhubarb that was growing at the side of the road in downtown Skagway. I guess it gets so big because of the extended daylight hours during growing season. I'm wondering if its just up for grabs for anyone in town who's wanting a rhubarb crisp for dessert.



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    Rhubarb growing near the sidewalk in Skagway Alaska ( photo / image / picture from whistler's Garden )





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    Alaskan rhubarb sure gets big ( photo / image / picture from whistler's Garden )
     
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    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    Wow, that is fab! I make chutney and can never get enough rhubarb. I certainly would with that!!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm just about to pick my second batch of rhubarb this year but it not as big as the plants in your photographs that's for sure. I'm going to make a rhubarb crumble and maybe a pot or two of jam as well. :-D
     
  5. Joan

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    The plants are gorgeous, too! Haven't eaten any rhubarb since my Dad moved across the continent. He likes rhubarb and tapioca. He never fixed himself a dessert, but if I cooked it he happily ate it up.
     



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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great looking plants :D
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Oho, those were big! :eek: I hope they are put to use and not just there for ornamental reasons.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    How in the world do you get it that big? I am impressed. I have never seen any that large..
     

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