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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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  • #2
    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.
    Happy Gardening,
    Shirley

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    • #3
      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.
      Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

      www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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      • #4
        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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        • #5
          Thanks for your replies everyone, very helpful and reassuring :-)

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