Rhubarb is the fleshy, edible stalks of species and hybrids (culinary rhubarb) of Rheum in the family Polygonaceae, which are cooked and used for food. [2] The plant is a herbaceous …

Plant rhubarb in late autumn for spring growth, or in early spring. This perennial vegetable grows for over a decade, has no pests, and is so easy to grow. Learn how to get started with rhubarb!

Jul 15, 2024 · Rhubarb is a vegetable known for its reddish stalks and sour taste. In Europe and North America, it’s cooked and often sweetened. In Asia, its roots are used medicinally. This …

Oct 27, 2021 · Rhubarb is a fleeting spring vegetable with bright pink stalks. It tastes sour, but when you cook it with sugar it becomes pleasantly tart.

Aug 1, 2023 · Rhubarb is a perennial plant that grows well in cool climates. The stalks are edible, but it’s sometimes planted as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful, vibrant red stalks …

Aug 8, 2022 · Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a vegetable that’s usually prepared and eaten like a fruit, turned into pies, jams, jellies, and more. This cool-season crop, which is perennial …

Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) is a plant. Its stalk is commonly eaten. Its root and underground stem are used in traditional Chinese medicine combinations. Rhubarb contains chemicals that might …

Jan 20, 2025 · How To Grow Rhubarb Like A Pro. Rhubarb is a wonderful cool-season vegetable that mostly shows up in sumptuous desserts! It is easy to grow and supplies nutritious stalks …

Feb 27, 2025 · Rhubarb, a hardy perennial of the family Polygonaceae native to Asia and grown for its large edible petioles (leafstalks). The plant’s fleshy, tart, and highly acidic leafstalks are …

Oct 14, 2024 · Rhubarb (scientific name Rheum rhabarbarum) is a vegetable that many people use like a fruit in cooking and recipes. Though native to Asia, it grows in other parts of the …