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Forum: Article: Rhubarb a Plant for the AgesReplies: 1, Views: 27
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gleichen
gleichen
Canada

February 13, 2008
11:32 AM

Post #4532966

Does anyone know if rhubarb in the compost pile is a bad thing? I put leaves in my rainbarrels so the mosquitoes don't lay the larvae, so have usually burned the leaves in the fall. Good question as to whether they can be used as a slug repellant. Of my 10 hostas, the slugs go for 1, so I think of it as the sacrificial plant. Go figure, it usually starts out as the strongest.
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)

February 13, 2008
12:35 PM

Post #4533254

I've been adding them to my compost for years, no problems.

Paul


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