Rhubarb · common
Timperley Early
The first rhubarb of the year, ready from February when the garden is still asleep. Thin, pink stems that pull easily and cook down into a sharp, bright compote. Named after a village in Cheshire, and it's been a reliable early starter for decades.
in the kitchen
Rhubarb compote
Chop into chunks, bake with sugar and a splash of orange juice at 180C until just tender but still holding its shape. Spoon over porridge, yoghurt, or vanilla ice cream. The first taste of the growing year.
where to find the seeds
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