RHS classification of rhubarb?

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EJCTM

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RHS classification of rhubarb?
« on: September 10, 2010, 18:11 »
Can anyone tell me what the RHC classify rhubarb as? I have ordered a copy of the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook but it won't arrive in time for the agricultural society show, and I need to know whether I can enter my rhubarb.

I know that scientifically it is a vegetable, but we eat it as a fruit - so what does the RHS say??

If anyone can advise, I would be very grateful!!

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Re: RHS classification of rhubarb?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2010, 18:49 »
I have always regarded rhubarb as a fruit as I have it with custard and I can't think of any vegetables that I would want to be accompanied by custard.

That wasn't a very scientific answer, was it?!
If I can grow things in Shetland, then you can certainly grow things where you are!

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Re: RHS classification of rhubarb?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2010, 19:10 »
Not sure but it may well be classed as a veg.In emergency, e-mail Wisley!

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Re: RHS classification of rhubarb?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2010, 19:20 »
according to this it is a vegetable.
See page 31 (on right of page 14 Coconut cake Recipe  ;))

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Re: RHS classification of rhubarb?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2010, 23:35 »
Thanks mumofstig - I had a look at the document and it lists tomatoes as a vegetable and we all know they are technically a fruit! Actually so is a marrow isn't it?

I am now more confused!

science vs RHS rules vs traditions vs how we eat them! AArrggghh  :nowink:



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