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We are told to stop picking rhubarb in July but is it still ok to cutoff the leaves for mulching and soaking?

i have heard that it is ok to use it for chutney but not ideal in desserts as it gets a bit tough
as for the leaves they are ok to compost or mulch

The oxalic acid content increases at this time of year, and it's not as juicy as it was in spring either. That would make it better for insecticide, if that's what you're soaking it for, and it's not going to affect its use as mulch.

Take off leaves and stalks, leaving at least four on the plant.  If you don't use the stalks they can go on the compost heap.

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Thanks. I was thinking that over-harvesting the plant would weaken it, but not sure whether just harvesting the leaves would have the same effect.

Take all the leaves you wish-it will do no harm at this time of year