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Old 12-05-2011, 08:29 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Pete C[_3_] Pete C[_3_] is offline
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"Wally" wrote in message
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One of my fellow allotment holders has told
me that I shouldn't put rhubarb leaves on the
compost heap but he can't tell me why.
Has anyone thoughts on this and is it true and
if so for what reason ??

Wally

They contain oxalic acid which breaks down in the heap. Perfectly safe.
Pete C