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Q.Is Rhubarb Dangerous To Eat?

Zone Jacksonville Fl | Anonymous added on December 8, 2020 | Answered

Would like to grow it. I’m in zone 9 north Florida.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on December 9, 2020

Rhubarb leaves are poisonous, but the fruit of rhubarb plant is delicious when sweetened. Rhubarb does need to be grown in an area where the temperatures drop below 40 degrees in the winter. Winter dormancy is important for its health and growth. Here's an article about rhubarb:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-rhubarb.htm

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