Rhubarb is not a fruit but a vegetable and is harvested from April to June. When harvesting the rhubarb, only the red stalks are removed.
Does your mouth water when you think of rhubarb cake or compote? Then get the vegetables in your own garden. Yes, you read it right. Rhubarb is not a fruit but a vegetable.
Rhubarb - harvest time from April to June
The rhubarb stalks grow on a tuber directly in the ground. They are harvested from April to the end of June. The strong red stalks are twisted out directly on the tuber with a jerk. This should be done every two to three weeks. Make sure that you always leave at least two-thirds of the stems and leaves standing. Flowers are cut off, however, as they unnecessarily cost the plant energy and the rhubarb stalks do not grow as strong.
Do not leave the rhubarb for too long
The freshly harvested rhubarb will keep in the fridge for a few days, but should be processed promptly, as storing it for too long can cause the stalks to dry out. And the juiciness is what makes the vegetables so special.