{"product_id":"rue-734","title":"Rue Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuta graveolens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRue is a traditional medicinal and culinary herb that forms an attractive, compact perennial shrub with distinctive blue-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers. Growing to around 60–90 cm tall, it is highly aromatic and has been cultivated for centuries in herb gardens throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Rue was valued in traditional herbal medicine and was commonly used as a household herb. It has also long been grown for its strong fragrance, which is believed to help deter a range of insect pests including fleas, ants and flies. The flowers attract beneficial insects, making it a useful addition to productive and ornamental gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts finely textured foliage provides year-round interest and contrasts beautifully with other herbs and flowering plants. Once established, Rue is drought tolerant and thrives in sunny positions with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rue contains potent bioactive compounds and can cause skin irritation in some individuals, particularly when handling the plant in strong sunlight. It should be used with appropriate care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 800 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 250 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August to April\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil. Keep moist until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 50–60 cm apart. Once established, Rue requires very little maintenance and is well suited to herb gardens, borders and dry garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375852081370,"sku":"prefix_681c1f720ce890.71927412","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":48487518142682,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Rue.jpg?v=1784856766","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/rue-734","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}