Stop Killing Your Compost: Why Rhubarb Leaves Are Silently Sabotaging Your Pile

Stop Killing Your Compost: Why Rhubarb Leaves Are Silently Sabotaging Your Pile

Gardeners unknowingly destroy their compost by tossing rhubarb leaves into their bins. The oxalic acid in these leaves suppresses the microbes that make composting work, creating sluggish piles and half-finished material. Learn the chemistry behind the problem and smarter alternatives.