Rhubarb at farmer's markets?

[emily]

I've never seen rhubarb at the farmer's markets -- does anyone know if it's available at the Wed. SM or Sun. Hollywood markets? Or Irvine, though I doubt it.

[crystaw]

I saw rhubarb at the Irvine farmer's market this past Saturday at one of the stands

[smonkey]

I've been on a quest for rhubarb myself the last few weeks - haven't made it early to the markets so must be why I've missed it. I got some from the Gelsons on Hyperion to make pie, but I didn't feel right about it! $5 for limp grocery store rhubarb does not mix with my midwestern roots. That being said, as soon as I sliced it up it didn't matter where it came from - my pie was wonderful... I can't wait to go make another :-)

[holy chow]

While not the farmer's market, Albertson's in Irvine has it (Culver and Irvine Blvd).

[melondra]

I just bought some last Wednesday at the SM Farmer's Market at 8:30 a.m. The vendor selling it was closest to the 4th St. Wells Fargo ATM on the north side of the street. They did indeed sell out of it almost immediately.

[JudiAU]

The Hollywood market it has it for a short season. A woman with long blondish dreads sells it (same person with the big birds of paradise and avocados). Not so much a stand as a crate.

[Slackerchick]

So when's the season? I know the lady at Hollywood you're talking about, and now that you said that, I remember one time she had a sign for rhubarb, but she was sold out.

That said, if you really want some, the Mayfair Market (Gelson's) on Franklin always has it.

[markethej]

Hey, they got it at Ralph's right now. Cant imagine it makes much difference.

[Das Ubergeek]

I see it at odd times of the year at the Studio City market -- I saw some in September and was totally puzzled. It's carried by one of the avocado vendors.

[rachaels]

I always see it at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market--that being said I get there at 8am and most of the chefs buy it up. If you get there late (late being 9am!) it's gone. Definatly check with the citrus farmers--usually the ones that also carry juice seem to have rhubarb. And I would ask different farmers if they have it--if they're out they'll write your name down and save you some the next week. :)

[WildSwede]

Not in your area, but the herb lady at Pasadena High School's Saturday morning FM has it when it is in season. I looked 2 weeks ago and did not see it, but recall seeing it a few months ago. I will check tomorrow and ask her since I want to make some jam!

[iLoveFood]

I saw some at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market this past weekend so it's out there...not sure if the same stand goes to the Hollywood market or not.

[chaussonauxpommes]

I've bought it at the Santa Monica Saturday market a few times, at the west end, buy the flowers and citrus samples. I've found it not as tangy as I'm used to from home-grown stuff in the midwest, so I cut way back on the sugar suggested in rhubarb pie recipes.

[Sup]

Haven't seen it at farmer's markets, but I did see it once at Whole Foods. My aunt used to grow it back East and I remember it being around June when it started to be available. I would think Whole Foods would be able to tell you if it's seasonal and if there's a local supplier.

[Slackerchick]

I've never seen it at the Hollywood Market. I'm not sure they grow it in So. California. I think it needs a cool/cold climate.

[FED]

that is a weird one. i've never seen it at farmers markets, either. but it can't be climactic--my next door neighbor grows it.