swiss chard and rhubarb
Rhubarb actually comes in several color varieties; from green to speckled pink to ruby red. It is safe to eat the stalks of green rhubarb, but never eat them if they have been frostbitten, and never ever eat the leaves of the rhubarb plant, as they are poisonous.
Rhubarb is ripe when the stalk is a dark red. If its still mostly green, it's not ready to be picked yet, unless you want it really sour! Actually, there are two types of rhubarb and several varieties of each type. Red rhubarb emerges with a red stalk that is completely red. It's ready to pick whenever you're ready to pick it, and a rhubarb that is constantly harvested will continue to send out new stalks until it gets too cool at night. Green rhubarb emerges green and will never turn completely red, no matter how long you wait. Some varieties will have a reddish base when the stalks get very thick. Both varieties do not get 'sweeter' as the stalks get bigger.
The weight of rhubarb can vary depending on the size and thickness of the stalks. On average, a single stalk of rhubarb weighs about 100 to 150 grams. Therefore, 500 grams would be approximately 3 to 5 stalks of rhubarb, depending on their individual sizes.
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Rhubarb is the whole plant. You eat the stalks of the plant.
a leafy plat with sour edible stalks.
All of it. the part you eat is the stalks
4 pounds
Rhubarb is a vegetable often used in cooking and baking, particularly in desserts like pies. It has long, fleshy stalks that can be tart in flavor, and its leaves are toxic and should not be eaten. Rhubarb is typically cooked with sugar to balance its acidity. Its bright red or green stalks are a hallmark of spring and early summer produce.
The main difference between good and bad rhubarb lies in its color, texture, and taste. Good rhubarb has vibrant, firm stalks that are crisp and juicy, typically ranging in color from deep red to bright green, and has a tart, pleasant flavor. Bad rhubarb may appear wilted, slimy, or discolored, and can have a bitter or unpleasant taste. Additionally, it's important to note that the leaves of rhubarb are toxic and should never be consumed, while the stalks are safe when properly prepared.
That may be the colour of the variety that you are growing, other than that it is not yet ripe