Rhubarb

What to look for
- Young, fresh stalks
- Uniform color and smooth
What you don’t want
- Poorly colored
- Overmature
- Blemished
How to prepare rhubarb
- Pull stalks, Do Not cut
- Trim leaves to 1 inch
- Tie bunch at both ends
Suggested exhibit quantity
- State Fair: Refer to premium book
- County Fair: Check your fair book
ISU Publications
*Check out the many publications available at the bottom of the Vegetable Main Page!
Common problems
Relatively pest and disease free

