What is a Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is the fleshy, edible stalks of species and hybrids of Rheum in the family Polygonaceae, which are cooked and used for food.
The plant is a herbaceous perennial that grows from short, thick rhizomes. Historically, different plants have been called “rhubarb” in English.
Where Can I Buy Rhubarb In South Africa?
Moses Fruit & Veg
Address: Moses Shopping Centre, 37 Impala Road, Valkfontein 238-Iq, Vlakfontein, 1724, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 271 7900
Balmoral Supermarket
Address: 189 Victoria Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 447 3732
The Fruit Basket
Address: Johannesburg Rd, Lyndhurst, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 887 6880
Oaklands Farm Supply
Address: Oaklands Shopping Centre, Kruger St & Pretoria Street, Oaklands, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 728 3214
Is rhubarb available in South Africa?
Rhubarb will grow in many of South Africa’s growing regions but does best in temperate to cold districts that have a mild summer with good rainfall.
The plant will struggle in very hot and humid climates because rhubarb requires an annual cold period of 7 to 9 weeks at 3°C to grow optimally.
When can you buy rhubarb?
Most varieties can be harvested from late April or May, while early varieties can be picked from March or April.
Although the stems remain edible and tasty through to mid-summer, it’s best to stop harvesting in June, or at least only take a few after then, so you don’t weaken the plant.