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Rhubarb 
The perennial rhubarb is often referred to as the 'pie plant' due to its use in pies but it also lends itself to a wide range of muffins, biscuits, cakes, as well as fancier desserts. Versatile in savory dishes, rhubarb provides a piquant base for marinades and condiments to pair with roasted meats and poultry. It is a highly productive fruit that can be harvested within 6 months.
A good producer of red skinned stalks that will grow almost all year round. Delicious in pies and crumbles. A good variety for colder climates.
The perennial rhubarb is often referred to as the ‘pie plant’ due to its use in pies. It is a highly productive plant that can be harvested within 6 months. Requires rich well drained soil.
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 1 | High | No | Deciduous | December - February |
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