The article highlights the start of the forced rhubarb harvest in the United Kingdom, with planting done in December and harvesting currently underway. This type of rhubarb is distinguished by its pink color and small yellow leaves, which form in dark conditions to prevent photosynthesis, resulting in tender and sweet stems. Growers are also preparing more tunnels for more forced rhubarb, while also protecting the crops in the fields from cold weather to meet demand until the outdoor rhubarb harvest in late April.