🌿 Episode 12 : Rhubarb : The Tart Titan of the Garden
Welcome back to The Beanstalk! My name is John, and today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated garden crops—rhubarb. This tart perennial veggie masquerading as a fruit has deep roots in garden history and deserves a spot in your patch, especially if you're looking for a low-maintenance, high-reward plant.
In this episode, we’ll explore why rhubarb thrives in cooler climates, how to grow it successfully, when and how to harvest it (without getting into trouble with those toxic leaves), and how to divide it when it gets too cozy. We’ll also whip up a Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, walk through a few common growing issues, and share some rhubarb facts in our trivia segment, The Gardener's Brain Food Corner.
Whether you're rhubarb-curious or already a fan of this tangy titan, you’ll leave this episode with tips, stories, and inspiration to get your patch producing.
🌱 Pull up a chair, pour yourself something iced, and let’s talk tart stems and tasty dreams.
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