Growing Rhubarb

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11 Feb 17 Bernadette (Australia - temperate climate)
Can any parts of rhururb plants be given to worms to make into compost or just brake down into the soil. Thank you
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13 Feb 17 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid which is toxic to mammals including humans in large amounts. My poultry have been eating the leaves for years and it hasn't affected them. I have added rhubarb leaves to my garden for a long time and the soil is alive with worms. My philosophy is 'if it once lived and can rot, it's okay. I would tear or cut up the leaves before adding them as it may make a barrier hindering up and down movement of the worms if you just put them in in a layer. Trust this helps.
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