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12-06-2008, 12:22 PM
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 Rhubarb Problem We just discovered some strange stuff on both our rhubarb plants which are planted several metres apart. There was a strange jelly like substance on the stalks and leaves and some strange marks on the stalks. At the base of the stalks, there was white foam (which I believe contains a larvae from some sort of insect). Just wondering if anyone has any ideas?      |
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12-06-2008, 12:31 PM
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| The foam is probably 'cuckoo spit' produced by froghoppers. Hose it off and it shouldn't cause any trouble. Not sure what the jelly thing is though. |
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12-06-2008, 04:12 PM
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| The 'sap' from rhubarb sets to a jelly. If the stalks have been damaged at all, even cracked by blowing in the wind, you get this jelly-ish stuff. It's part of the plant's own system. Don't worry about it. You can still eat the rhubarb, just scrape it off or cut out that bit.
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12-06-2008, 11:24 PM
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| i get it on mine all the time and just wash it off, before using. the 4 that eat it are still here. |
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13-06-2008, 07:05 AM
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| Thanks for your replies everyone, very helpful and reassuring :-) |
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