QuestionsHow to growVegetable GrowingRhubarbfirst season rhubarb 0 Vote Up Vote Down matthew carroll asked 15 years ago I have great rhubarb stalks on first year rhubarb…about one inch thick…large leaves. can I use these as I heard they are not to be eaten until the second year. Also, can I cut it back due to the size at the moment ? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago If it grows well in the first year, it can be used. Do not cut it back as it is now building for next year’s crop.