Growing Rhubarb

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09 Dec 16 Kay (Australia - temperate climate)
Our rhubarb plants are now quite large but the stems are still green. Are they to picked when red?
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10 Dec 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Most, if not all, rhubarb plants available in nurseries, etc. are grown from seed. Seedlings can be very variable fro all green through partially red to all red. If the plant is growing well the stems should taste the same, but will be less appealing. Try adding Cochineal (a natural red food colouring) when it is cooking. Use small amounts until you get an appealing colour. If you use Stevia, which is a natural sweetening substance, in lieu of sugar you will get all of the flavour minus the calories. Stevia is readily available in the sugar/sweetener section of most supermarkets. To ensure red rhubarb you would need to get a root division off someone who has red stemmed plants. Trust this helps.
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