How to deal with flower stalks

Snapping off flower stalks on garlic, onions and rhubarb so the plant puts its energy into the part you eat.

1. Look for a stiff stalk growing up from the centre, often with a bud at the tip.

2. Snap or cut it off low down as soon as you see it.

3. On onions, use those bulbs first: they won’t store well.