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Originally Posted by Mancie
Not sure is the good people of Accy web are aware of the plight of rhubarb... forced rhubarb is kept in sheds.. depraved of sunlight.. the rhubarb is forced upwards by small candles that are placed high in these sheds.. this makes the rhubarb grow tall in an attempt to reach the light that they think is sunlight thus producing a tall pink plant.. I say that this pratice is cruel and against all moral standards.... it's akin to giving a scouser hope that they may one day win the Premiership!
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I suppose The biggest plight for forced Rhubarb is that 90% of it is grown in an area known as the Rhubarb Triangle in Yorkshire.Not sure about the candles heard a rumour they have electricity now
