Rhubarb is a spring crop that players can plant and harvest for profit or use in various recipes. It requires 13 days to mature and can be sold at a base price, with increased value if turned into wine or jam. Additionally, it serves as a loved gift for certain villagers, helping to strengthen relationships and unlock additional content. Rhubarb seeds can be purchased from a specific vendor in the desert, expanding the agricultural options available to players.
The item ID for Rhubarb is 252
This ID will work on PC/Mac (Steam), PS4, PS5, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch.
Spawning items in Stardew Valley is a little unsual and is not done with commands. You will need to utilize what is called a cheat to set your character's or animal name to the item id. To do this you cannot use just the item id, you will need to surround the item id with brackets. Ex. [252]
Spawning Using the Animal MethodTo spawn Rhubarb while using an animal, you will need to head over to Marine's Ranch and purchase an animal. Once you have have an animal chosen, name the animal with the item id with brackets like this [252] and you will receive the Rhubarb item. This method can be done using an existing character and is convenient but will cost some gold every time you want an item.
Spawning Using the Character MethodTo spawn Rhubarb while using a character, you will need to create a new character and name it with the item id with brackets like this [252]. You will then receive the Rhubarb item when you speak to a villager. This method is easy and free but cannot be performed on an existing character and you will be stuck with that name unless its edited.