Victoria Rhubarb
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About

Rhubarb that is grown from seed. Color varies between green and red. Abundant yields of large, thick stalks with a rosy-red sheen that gradually turn to pink and then to solid green toward the tip. Top quality, long stalks have smooth ribs and are juicy and sweet with a tart punch. Never stringy or tough, Victoria Rhubarb is surprisingly versatile in the kitchen and exceedingly ornamental in the garden.

Information
Translations: Victoria Rabarberi, Viktorija Rabarbarai, Victoria Rubarbă, Victoria rabarbara, Đại hoàng Victoria, Victoria Rabarbar, Victoria Rabarber, विक्टोरिया एक प्रकार का फल, Виктория Ревень, Victoria Ραβέντι, فيكتوريا الروبارب, 빅토리아 대황, Victoria ruwibarbo, 维多利亚大黄, Victòria ruibarbre, Victoria Rabarbara, Victoria Rabarbaro, ויקטוריה ריבס, Victoria Rabarber, Викторија рабарбара, ビクトリアルバーブ, Victoria rhubarbe, Victoria Rhabarber, Victoria Rabarber, Victoria Rabarbra, Victoria ruibarbo, Вікторія Ревінь, Victoria Raparperi, Виктория Ревен


Physical Description
Victoria rhubarb produces large, thick stalks that are green with fan like leaves at the tips. 
Colors: Green stalks with green leaves


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sweet, Bitter-sweet
Mouthfeel: Juicy, Tarte
Food complements: Ginger, Orange
Wine complements: Chardonnay, Cranberry, Fruity wines
Beverage complements: Sparkling wine such as champagne
Substitutes: Any type of tarte fruit


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Peak: april, may, june, july, august
Choosing: Pick rhubarb that has turned green. If the rhubarb is still pink or red-ish, they aren't in their ripe stage.
Buying: Victoria rhubarb is available all year round at local grocery stores. They are at their peak in summer and spring months.
Procuring: Victoria rhubarb is one of the easiest rhubarbs to grow from seeds. Pull the stalks as soon as they grow out and discard the leaves because rhubarb leaves are not edible.


Preparation and Use
Rhubarb is usually paired with some kind of fruit when it comes to making dishes. They are often used in fruit pies or fruity sauces.
Cleaning: Clean the rhubarb by rinsing them under cold water to get rid of any debris or dirt.


Conserving and Storing
Store any leftover rhubarb in the refrigerator in a sealed storage container to maximize freshness. They can also be frozen to last longer.