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Rhubarb Leaves

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  Posted by Foodieforager (U13911030) on Tuesday, 24th May 2011

  Hi all,
  
  I've noticed someone has put some rhubarb leaves in one of my waterbutts on my plot,will the water in the butt still be okay to use?
  
  Thanks for any info :o)

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  Posted by Playingtimeaddedon (U14150224) on Tuesday, 24th May 2011

  If in doubt
  
  Take them out!
  
  I see no reason why they should do any harm. Make the water slightly acid I suppose. You could always remove them and put them on your compost heap.

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  Posted by northwards (U14324094) on Tuesday, 24th May 2011

  The water should be fine to use (assuming you plan on using it to water plants -and not to drink!)

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  Posted by grinling (U11581911) on Tuesday, 24th May 2011

  Rhubarb leaves added to water can help keep down green/black fly.
  Rhubarb leaves are poisonous. Compost fine, but do not burn them.
  

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  Posted by David K (U14115317) on Tuesday, 24th May 2011

  You’ll need to make your own mind up about using the water, but you should be aware that rhubarb leaves are poisonous, and I wonder if someone isn’t playing a mischievous trick.
  
  On the positive side you can use this poison (oxalates) to make a very effective & organic insecticide.
  Rhubarb leaves can be used to make an effective organic insecticide for any of the leaf eating insects (cabbage caterpillars, aphids, peach and cherry slug etc).
  • Basically you boil up a few pounds of rhubarb leaves in a few pints of water for about 15 or 20 minutes,
  • allow to cool,
  • then strain the liquid into a suitable container.
  • Dissolve some soap flakes in this liquid or washing-up liquid and use it as a spray.
  
  So, next time you pick some rhubarb stems to eat, you can put the leaves to good use rather than just composting them.
  
  

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