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Old 05-02-2013, 07:23 PM
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QuiltE
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion View Post
That is what I heard and read, they said the leaves are poison; not to put them in the compost pile , just put them in the garbage.
Rhubarb leaves are toxic to humans ... though not an issue when composted.
That is, unless one is in the habit of eating dirt!

Compost breaks down the oxalic acid quickly.
There is no negative effect to the composting process.
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