rhubarb

mum of 3 · « **on:** February 06, 2007, 10:05 »

just wondering how poisonous rhubarb leaves really are.we are thinking of planting it but have heard that the leaves are poisonous.obviously dont want to take a risk with little ones but if you have to consume your own body weight in leaves to feel a bit unwell then i'll get one

Ta

Mrs.Veg · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:11 »

I think the leaves are quite bitter so baba probably wouldn't want to swallow! I'm not expert though, so maybe someone else will say different.

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:38 »

dont panic . you would need to eat about 150 lbs to do any harm to yourselves .

oh and just one point never eat stalks from frost bitten stalks the compounds are broken down and can may ya puke

mum of 3 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:13 »

thanks for that,

i think we are safe then

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rhubarb

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