When is Rhubarb in Season?
- Spring
Rhubarb stalks are found in a variety of colors – from light green to a dark red. Rhubarb has a tart flavor. Choose stalks that are not limp or curled. Add rhubarb to a sauce, compote, jam, crumble, or crisp.
Fun fact: Rhubarb needs cold temperatures to produce stalks and only grows when the temperature is less than 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Note: Only the stalks of the rhubarb plant can be safely eaten. Rhubarb leaves (cooked or raw) contain toxins that are poisonous.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Rhubarb Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Rhubarb Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.66 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Rhubarb Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Rhubarb. University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
- Rhubarb Love it for its Taste; Eat it for Your Health. Penn State Extension
- Classroom Connections – Rhubarb Lesson (PDF, 741KB). Oregon Harvest for Schools.
- Rhubarb Handout (PDF, 1.3 MB). Montana State University Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Food Hero Recipes with Rhubarb. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- University of Alaska Extension Recipes with Rhubarb. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Rhubarb. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Rhubarb Information and Recipes. Tufts University. New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 stalk rhubarb ( 51g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 11 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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