[Diana in Wisconsin]

Pete has corrected me that you CAN compost the Rhubarb leaves. I never have, but he read (and I looked it up) that the Oxalic Acid in the leaves does NOT transfer to any future food you may grow in that compost.

That stuff is bad for people with Kidney issues, so maybe that’s where it comes from?

I also found a few articles about eating the leaves, but I’ll pass. Maybe Grape leaves? Cabbage leaves? I like food wrapped in them, LOL!

So, compost or not - your choice once your Rhubarb is up and running in a few years. :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Diana; No no... NOT corrected, just questioned!

I have composted the leaves and have no way to know if there is any affect on my garden.

Hope you...and all the other posters...have a great Mothers Day!

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Diana; No, not corrected, just queried.

I had not heard that before and have composted the leaves and have no way to know if there is any affect on my garden!

In any case, I hope you...and all the other posters...have a great Mothers Day!