How do I prepare my first year rhubarb plant for winter?

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New to growing anything!  Do I cut it down?  or justy take leaves off?  or just leave it alone?  :) thank you so much.
by Seedling (120 points)

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rhubarb is very hearty and does not need alot of attention but you can always cut back then spread some mulch to protect if you are in a colder climate
by Master Gardner (7.6k points)
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we live in 5a, we cut them back now and rake up, we give them hay on top because in winter it goes below zero.
by Master Gardner (152k points)

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