- Rhubarb is a perennial
plant that grows from thick short rhizomes, comprising the genus Rheum.
The large, somewhat triangular leaf blades are elevated on long, fleshy
petioles. The flowers are small, greenish-white, and borne in large
compound leafy inflorescences.
- The technical name of
the genus (Rheum) is said to be derived from Rha, the ancient name of
the Volga, on whose banks the plants grow. There were those who called
it Rha Ponticum, and others Rheum or Rha-barbarum. Others derive the
name from the Greek rheo ('to flow'), in allusion to the purgative
properties of the root.
- Rhubarb is an important
traditional chinese herbal medicine widely used in traditional chinese
medicine for thousands of years, and has recently been developed for the
treatment of acute and emergency disease. Studies on the functions of
rhubarb in modern medical research both in clinical and basic science
settings have revealed that rhubarb has multiple effects including
defervescence, antibacterial properties
- The United Kingdom
market for organic fruit and vegetables was valued at about UK£165
million in 1999 although it is likely that it was significantly
higher than this at the end of 2000. Regardless of market size, fruit
and vegetables are the largest sub-group within the total organic food
sector, presently accounting for about 40 percent of the total United
Kingdom organic food and drink market.
- British Columbia has
the largest proportion of land devoted to organic fruit and vegetable
production. In British Columbia, 8.7% of total vegetable area and 3.2%
of fruit area is organic, compared to just 1.5% of vegetable area and
1.6% of fruit in Ontario. Organic farms tend to be smaller than
conventional operations, with the majority less than five acres.
However, a trend toward larger organic farms has developed over the last
four years.
- A rhubarb crown can
cost $2.50 to $6.00, depending on the variety, quantity purchased and
supplier. The crown will begin contributing toward the cost of its
purchase the year after it is planted. Producers with market outlets
will capture nearly the entire selling price in returns to land, labor
and management after the initial year of establishment. Well-managed
rhubarb could easily return a gross profit of $8.00 to $20.00 per crown
per year.
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General
Information
- Rhubarb General
Information
- Rheum
rhabarbarum
- Rhubarb History
- Varieties Of
Rhubarb
- Resident Rhubarb
Expert
Growth and
Cultivation
- Rhubarb Growing
- Growing Rhubarb in the
Home Garden
- Cultivation
Information
- Planting
Information
- Rhubarb
Propagation
- Rhubarb
Cultivation
- Growing Asparagus &
Rhubarb
- Rhubarb Knol Farm
Cultivation
Growers and
Nurseries
- Alfarid
Corporation
- Corn Hill
Nursery
- V. Kraus Nurseries
Limited
- Krieger's Wholesale
Nursery, Inc
- E. Oldroyd & Sons
Ltd
- The Plantsmen
Nursery
- Rambo Nurseries
- Washington Rhubarb Growers Association
Production and
Management
Applications
and Products Data Sheet
- Medicinal and Other
Uses
- Effect of Rhubarb on
Heat Shock Protein 70 Expression in Lung Tissues
- Uses of Rhubarb
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Fragrance Oil
- Rhubarb Product
List
- Rhubarb Fluid
Extract
- Rhubarb &
Custard
- Rhubarb Root
Guides
- The Rhubarb
Compendium
- Guide to Pest
Management
- Fruit and Vegetable
Market News Users Guide
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Analysis and
Standards
Patent
- Herbal Composition and
Method for Controlling Body Weight and Composition
- Chinese Medicinal
Composition
- Burn Treatment
Compositions Containing Herbal Mix
- Hair Coloring Method
and Composition
- Odontostomatological
Use of Plant Compounds Based on Rhubarb roots
- Compositions for
Darkening the Skin and/or Hair
Market and
Report
- Agriculture Market
Report
- Commodity Highlight:
Rhubarb
- Rhubarb - Market
Outlook
- Organic Fruit and
Vegetable Production in Canada
- Medicinal Plants &
Extracts- Market News
- The fruit and vegetable
market in Switzerland
- UK Market
Information
- Agricultural Business
Profile on Rhubarb
- Crop Specific
Protocol
- Rhubarb root
- GardenAction
Mini-Project: Growing Rhubarb
Suppliers and
Buyers
- Direct
Gardening
- Retail shop
- Gallovidian Fresh
Foods
- Rhubarb
Suppliers
- Mother Herbs (P)
Ltd
- Qingdao Dacon Trading
Co.,Ltd
- S.S. Herbals
- Strawberry Tyme Farms
Inc
- Rhubarb
Distributors
- Rhubarb
Wholesalers
- Rhubarb garden
buyers
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