Forced English Rhubarb

Forced English rhubarb is one of the true highlights of the British seasonal calendar. Grown in darkened sheds to encourage long, tender stems and a naturally sweeter flavour, this early-season rhubarb is prized for its vibrant pink colour and delicate texture.

Unlike outdoor rhubarb, forced rhubarb is harvested by candlelight to protect its quality. The result is a softer, less fibrous stem with a refined tartness that balances beautifully with sugar, orange, ginger or vanilla.

Why Choose Forced Rhubarb?

Naturally sweeter than outdoor varieties
Striking blush-pink stems
Tender texture, ideal for quick cooking
Grown in England using traditional forcing methods
Sourced through our trusted Cornish supplier
Strictly seasonal and available for a limited time

Perfect For:

Classic rhubarb crumble
Homemade rhubarb compote
Rhubarb and custard desserts
Jams and preserves
Poached rhubarb for breakfast yoghurt
Rhubarb gin or cordial

Simply trim, wash and chop — there’s no need to peel. It cooks down quickly, making it ideal for both traditional British puddings and modern seasonal recipes.

Forced rhubarb is only available for a short window each year. When it’s in season, it’s worth making the most of it.

Order online for delivery across the UK or choose collection if available.

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Our veg & salad primarily comes from Cornish farms & growers. It is picked and packed for you just before delivery, so you get the freshest food. We have a box to suit every size of household from boxes for one, to large family boxes, whether you are looking fororganic and naturally grown veg, a salad selection, or a family-friendly fruit box.

So that you get a great range of veg whatever the season we supplement our locally grown veg, fruit & salad with organic veg from outside the county when necessary. This means you will always get a box with plenty of variety, and we can support Cornish farmers year-round.

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Fresh Food Box FAQs

Where does your produce come from?
Our produce comes from a network of farmers and growers we work closely with. From traditional farms growing caulis and cabbages through to horticultural charities supplying herbs and tomatoes, and organic market gardeners hand-picking salad leaves we work with producers of all sizes. Over 95% of our veg is produced locally but we do buy in some veg & fruit from organic wholesalers from outside the county when they aren’t in season here in Cornwall.

Are your veg boxes organic?
We sell a range of vegetables, salad and fruit which are registered organic. Our Naturally Grown Veg Boxes only contain organically grown veg from registered growers and veg grown to organic principles which are not registered and so cannot be labelled as organic. These growers are often small market gardeners who pride themselves on their ecological sustainability and have no spray policies.

What do you mean by ‘Naturally Grown’?
By Naturally Grown we mean veg which is grown using organic principles of no spray etc but is not registered so cannot use the organic label.

Can you swap out items I don’t like?
Yes, of course. We want you to get a box where you use everything! Just set your preferences on your account info (or drop us an email) and we make sure those items get swapped out. If there are lots of seasonal veg you don’t like you can also put together your own box. Just order the individual veg, salad and fruit you’d like to get and we will deliver just those items for you.

How do I cook….?
Struggling with ideas on recipes for certain veg? Not sure what the best way to cook a turnip is? Check out our recipe blog where you will find lots of great ideas on how to make the most of your veg box.

Which veg box is right for me?
The boxes are designed to provide enough for the week. However, every household is different, so our box size recommendations are just a guide! The best thing to do is try out the one recommended for your household size and then adjust to a different box if you need to.