Vegetable
Canada Red
A tier
Canada Red produces richly red stalks with good sweetness relative to many green types—popular in North American gardens for pies that look as red as they taste tart. Texture is tender when pulled young. Cold-hardy crowns suit northern climates. Showcase red colour in strawberry-rhubarb classics. A top red-stalk choice for US and Canadian home growers. Sugar balances the still-bright acidity.
Track this ingredient
Unit
Characteristics
Preparations
CrispJamRed CompoteRoastStrawberry Rhubarb Pie
Traits
Deep RedHardyNorthern HardyPie ColourPie FavouriteRelatively Sweet TartRich Red StalkTender Young
History
CA
Canada Red rhubarb was selected for red colour and northern performance.
US
US catalogues adopted Canada Red as a preferred red stalk.
CA
Prairie and northern gardens relied on Canada Red hardiness.
Canada Red remained a leading red rhubarb for home pie makers.