[Benandbill]

Well I suppose it's possible but Rhubarb grow to a goodly size (in the ground that is)  and I've heard that they're the devil to dig up.

Personally I would be surprised if anyone could 'accidentally' dig up a rhubarb plant - unless it was a very young one.

That is a great relief to hear.  I don't know exactly how well established they were but it was quite a big plant so fingers crossed.  Thanks for that JohnB47 

[SkyeEnt]

I'm not sure Rhubarb will do too well in Spain    Don't they need a good cold spell and that's why they do so well in the Yorkshire area?