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INSECT PEST REPELLENT SPRING HEIRLOOM HERBS FLEA MEDICINAL USA 300 SEEDS
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vSEEDS INSECT PEST REPELLENT SPRING HEIRLOOM HERBS FLEA MEDICINAL USA
* Rue is considered, by many, to be the top insect repelling plant in the world! It is said to even ward off fleas!
* Rue is a perennial that is quite tolerant of drought like conditions.
* Rue was introduced to England by the Romans who used it extensively as a Medicinal herb.
* The smell of rue can ward off deer, dogs, cats, fleas and even Japanese Beetles.
* It has a unique bushy habit for an herb and is tolerant of nutrient poor, dry soils.
* If rue is pruned to control its bush like habit, it can be a useful hedge
* It will thrive almost anywhere but grows best in a sheltered and dry area.
* Rue grows well in poor, partially rocky soil. In fact, in poor soil, rue supposedly becomes even more Winter hardy!
* Disease of Poultry and Cattle have been treated with Rue.
* The fresh and dried portions of Rue are used.
* The unique flowers of Rue are often times used for cut flower arrangements.
* Rue should be handled only with gloves to prevent skin irritation.
* Do not consume Rue before consulting a physician, and always use extreme care when handling Rue.
* Rue's smell is so strong it is said to be a deer deterrent. This is attributed to the fact that rue is in the citrus family and thus has a strong scent.
Culture Notes:
Sunlight -Full
Days to Germination-7-14
Life Cycle-Perennial
Sowing-Direct or Indoors
Days to Maturity-120
Sowing Depth- Surface sow as light is required for germination. Gently press seeds into pre-moistened seedling mix so as not to bury them then cover seed tray with transparent plastic cover to maintain humidity.
Germination Temperature-68 Fahrenheit
* Rue is considered, by many, to be the top insect repelling plant in the world! It is said to even ward off fleas!
* Rue is a perennial that is quite tolerant of drought like conditions.
* Rue was introduced to England by the Romans who used it extensively as a Medicinal herb.
* The smell of rue can ward off deer, dogs, cats, fleas and even Japanese Beetles.
* It has a unique bushy habit for an herb and is tolerant of nutrient poor, dry soils.
* If rue is pruned to control its bush like habit, it can be a useful hedge
* It will thrive almost anywhere but grows best in a sheltered and dry area.
* Rue grows well in poor, partially rocky soil. In fact, in poor soil, rue supposedly becomes even more Winter hardy!
* Disease of Poultry and Cattle have been treated with Rue.
* The fresh and dried portions of Rue are used.
* The unique flowers of Rue are often times used for cut flower arrangements.
* Rue should be handled only with gloves to prevent skin irritation.
* Do not consume Rue before consulting a physician, and always use extreme care when handling Rue.
* Rue's smell is so strong it is said to be a deer deterrent. This is attributed to the fact that rue is in the citrus family and thus has a strong scent.
Culture Notes:
Sunlight -Full
Days to Germination-7-14
Life Cycle-Perennial
Sowing-Direct or Indoors
Days to Maturity-120
Sowing Depth- Surface sow as light is required for germination. Gently press seeds into pre-moistened seedling mix so as not to bury them then cover seed tray with transparent plastic cover to maintain humidity.
Germination Temperature-68 Fahrenheit
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