Although generally eaten as a fruit, Rhubarb is a vegetable, botanically speaking. Of the two basic types of Rhubarb: hothouse and field grown, . Look for Hothouse Rhubarb o have pink to pale pink stalks, while field grown Rhubarb characteristically has cherry-red stalks. Delicious in sauces, jams and desserts, Rhubarb is best known for its combination with strawberries. Because of its intense tartness, Rhubarb is generally combined with a considerable amount of sugar. Hot House season is Feb and mid March. Field grown is mid March to October.
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