The scientific name for rhubarb is (Rheum rhabarbarum) Rhubarb is one of the hardier crops, tolerant of cold, frost and wind. It is one of those staple crops you can plant, fertilize, water and walk away from once it’s established. Aesthetically, it adds color and texture to the garden. When planting rhubarb remember that rhubarb leaves are poisonous and that only the stem can be cooked and used. Rhubarb is sometimes considered a fruit, because it is generally eaten with sweet dishes. Technically, however, it’s a vegetable, appearing in vegetable patches and plots around the country. Rhubarb enjoys fertile, well-drained …
