Disease
Crown rotRhubarb crown going soft and rotten

Weak, spindly stalks, and a crown that goes soft and rotten, often after a wet winter.
When it shows up: After wet winters
Does it match?Yes, what do I do?
What to do
Dig up the plant and bin it.
Plant a new crown in a fresh spot that drains well.
Don’t pile mulch over the crown buds.
