This variety of rhubarb is grown and harvested by candlelight in an area known as the ‘rhubarb triangle’ between Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds, using unique, traditional methods resulting in sweet, tender pink rhubarb. It now joins 40 other British products on the list of legally-protected names.

“To the 12 growers left in the rhubarb triangle, a future is now certain. To the hundreds of farmers long since gone this is, in part, recognition of their hard work, dedication and steadfast belief in their product that has kept this industry alive since the early 1950s. The public will be certain that our product is exactly of the quality and flavour expected of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb as all producers must not only be in the designated area, but will be extensively audited, ensuring traditional production methods are maintained.” Janet Oldroyd, Yorkshire Rhubarb Growers Association.

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