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A perennial plant to be grown in the field or forced indoor> A medium-early, productive variety> Does not shoot flowering stalks. Edible petioles are long, green-red. Used in dessert, cake, and compotes. Une plante vivace à cultiver en plein champ ou à cultiver en intérieur. Variété moyennent précoce et productive. Ne produit pas de pédoncle floraux. Les pétioles comestibles sont longs, charnus, vert-rouge. Utilisée dans les desserts, les gateaux, confitures et compotes.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial plant to be grown in the field or forced indoor. A medium early productive variety that does not shoot flowering stalks. Edible petioles are long green red. Used in dessert cake and compotes.
Usage and Benefits
Rhubarb grows best in full sun and well drained soil. Plant crowns in early spring spacing them three feet apart. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Harvest petioles when they are thick and firm by cutting near the base. Avoid eating leaves as they are toxic. Rhubarb is popular for making desserts cakes jams and compotes adding a tart flavor to recipes. Store harvested stalks in a cool place for best freshness.
Fun Fact
Rhubarb has been cultivated for centuries and was originally prized for medicinal use before becoming a favorite in sweet dishes.
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