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Rue

Rue
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Description

Optimal Time/Temperature for Germination:
Rue grows best in cool and warm climates, but it doesn’t like humidity during summer. If you’re in a cool climate, ensure that it has a position with full sun. In a warmer climate, a little shade is fine but not too much. The ornamental herb has a moderate growth rate and should be planted in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Hardiness zones are 4 to 10.
Optimal Soil Conditions:
If using seeds, plant them in small seed-raising trays or punnets using seed-raising mix. During germination, keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright but shady position. In April. When the sprouts are about 2 in (5 cm) high, you can transplant them to their final place. Increase the sun exposure gradually prior to planting in the garden. / If you prefer to use cuttings, take these towards the end of summer. Avoid woody growth; look for mature green growth and take cuttings of about 10 centimeter (4 in) in length. Place in sandy soil to strike, keeping the soil moist. As with the seeds, bright shade is the best positioning while the roots develop. / Rooted layers can be dug up and replanted. You’ll see roots developing where stems touch the ground. Rue likes poor soil but it must be well drained and deep. Sandy or graveled soils are the best choices. If the soil is too rich for the rue, its growth will be excessive. Acidic, neutral, or alkaline soil is workable with pH ranges 6.5 to 8.5.
Seed Planting Depth, Spacing and Procedure:
You only have to drop the seeds on the soil and cover them by using a rake. If you don’t have garden space or have heavy soil, container growth is a good option for rue. Choose a pot that’s around 12 to 16 inches wide and deep, and make sure it has drainage holes. An unglazed clay container is ideal because it will allow excess soil moisture to escape through its walls.
Best Companion Plants and Plants that Hinder:
Rue is a good companion plant itself as it tends to repel pests as well as a variety of animals, including dogs and cats. The bluish foliage of rue plants marries well with plants that have golden foliage, such as the gold cultivars of oregano, sage, or thyme. These herbs all like the same sunny, dry conditions and well-drained soil that rue thrives in, so they blend well in mixed containers. Rue is not compatible with basil or broccoli; don’t plant it near these plants.

Growing Instructions

Crop Maintenance

Prune if it looks untidy. Cut back to the main plant shape in early spring. You can cut some leaves for aesthetic reasons in the summer. If you want to reinvigorate the plant, you must cut it half of its height after blooming.
Moisture Requirements & Solutions:
A deep watering every two weeks is best from mid-autumn to mid-spring. During summer, water only if it gets very dry; let rain do most of the watering.
Weeding Needs & Solutions:
Interesting- the strong aromas of fennel, caraway seed, and wild garlic come from chemicals that can also keep weeds at bay. In the northern portion of rue’s growing zones, add a layer of mulch around the plants to protect them over the winter. Aim to do this before frost hits in the fall.
Feeding Needs/Optimal Natural Fertilizers:
Rue doesn’t need it. Do not fertilize rue plants because excess nutrients will cause the plants to produce more foliage at the expense of the flowers.
Pests, Diseases & Solutions:
Rue doesn’t have any major pest or disease issues. In fact, if you see caterpillars feeding on your rue plants, don’t spray them. It’s likely they are swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, which use rue as a host plant and benefit your entire garden! The primary disease issue that can affect rue is root rot from wet soils. So ensure that your plants are never waterlogged. Rue can be prone to fungal rot if there is too much summer humidity.
When to Harvest/Number of days to maturity:
Rue is often harvested to use as dried flowers. And some people make sachets out of rue and use them to deter pests, including fleas and ants. Cut a mature plant at ground level with pruners. Then, hang it in a dark, dry place to dry until the leaves become brittle. Keep the fully dried rue in an airtight container until you’re ready to use it.
How to Harvest:
Be careful when handling rue plants: Its sap sometimes causes photodermatitis. The sap can sometimes irritate skin or leave rashes or even burn it. It is best to wear gloves when handling rue and plan your harvest for a cloudy day or late evening.
Optimal Storage temperature and conditions:
Fresh rue leaves can be added in salads in small amounts. They’re typically used as a condiment to flavor various food You can also gather some leaves before the autumn and dry them for usage during the winter.
Optimal Preserving Procedures:
Seed Saving:
It’s easy to make new rue plants via stem cuttings. This is a quick and inexpensive way to replace mature plants that are nearing the end of their life cycle, as rue plants only live around five years. The best time to take cuttings is in the late summer from new growth, but be sure to wear protective clothing during the process. Here’s how: a) Cut roughly a 6-inch piece of stem from new growth. b) Remove any foliage on the lower half of the cutting. c) Plant the cutting in a container of moistened soilless potting mix. d) Place in a clear bag to maintain moisture. e) Keep the mix moist but not soggy. f) Once you feel resistance when you gently tug on the stem, you’ll know roots have developed.

Harvest and Storage

Notes

There are several varieties: Blue Beauty- has especially vivid blue- green leaves. Jackman’s Blue- a strong blue color and a potent aroma. Variegata- leaves on this variety have some white in them. The dried leaves are also effective when used in a sachet. As another bitter herb that bears small yellow flowers, it’s easy to confuse fenugreek with rue. However, that is an annual legume. When mixed as a decoction, rue can be used topically to kill lice and fly larvae. Rue plant oils have a distinct, strong odor. These oils are extracted from the leaves, and are used in a range of cosmetics, fragrance products and soaps. Rue plants are also used to make a red dye. CAUTION: Be aware that despite their past as a traditional use as a medicinal herb, rue leaves are toxic both to people and pets ( by modern horticulturists to be mildly toxic if ingested). Large doses of rue can cause mild poisoning. Contact with the fresh plant may cause dermatitis in sensitive persons. The juice is a local irritant. Rue is not to be used by pregnant women.

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