rhubarb flowers

• My Rhubarb plants that are 4-5 years old have developed a single large growth in the centre that is much taller than the foliage. What is this and what do I do about it?

Rhubarb is an easy to grow, long lasting vegetable, largely free of pests and diseases. The single large growth you see in the centre of the plant is the flower stalk and usually develops in a plant that is mature, such as the ones you are growing.