What's your question? Ask

Rhubarb Plants

Q.Rhubarb Problem.

Zone UK | Niate added on May 12, 2022 | Answered

Last year lots of rhubarb stalks had black puncture marks oozing sticky liquid. #1.What causes it? #2 Is it safe to eat the stalks with this problem?Binned them all last year. #3 How to prevent the same this year?see a few stalks coming up. Thank you

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 12, 2022

Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. It sounds like an insect has pierced the stalks causing damage. I would use insecticides (natural, if you prefer) and fungicides to correct any issues left behind be the insects.

It will, likely, be safe to consume. Less dangerous than the plant, itself.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/harvesting-rhubarb.htm

Was this answer useful?
10

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Rhubarb Plants
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK