Common rue (Ruta graveolens) organic seeds
- A very popular spice and medicinal herb in antiquity that has nearly been forgotten today. Very maverick, sweet-wine-like flavour that suits fish and venison well.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.19
Content: 110 Single seed
Product number: RUT01-BIO GTIN: 4251420514967
Description
This particular spice is used in the kitchen in very small quantities, for example for fish soups. The sweet aromatic flavor of the common rue is difficult to describe, because it can not be easily compared to any other spice. It also gives many Grappa preparations their characteristic aroma ('grappa con ruta'). In the ancient Roman cuisine, rue was very popular, yet today the plant is a culinary rarity. It has also been used in traditional medicine - both as a remedy, as well as for its abortifacient effect. Planted in your garden, it keeps cats away from certain places.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Rutaceae |
| Eventual height | 10-100 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June, May |
| Main harvest | All year round |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
The rue needs light to germinate, so the seeds should not be covered with soil. In pre-culture in a seed bag at 20 ° C, the seed germinates within 1-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted to small pots and be planted outdoors after the last freezing at a planting distance of about 30-40cm. Ruta graveolens grows well in a sunny spot with nutrient-rich, permeable and not too moist soil.
The common rue reseeds itself after a flowering period and can spread very erratically under good growth conditions. When pruning or removing the plant always wear gloves and protect your skin - in combination with sunlight, the common rue can cause severe skin irritation and dermatitis.
The common rue reseeds itself after a flowering period and can spread very erratically under good growth conditions. When pruning or removing the plant always wear gloves and protect your skin - in combination with sunlight, the common rue can cause severe skin irritation and dermatitis.
Other names
Botanical name: Ruta graveolens, R. hortensis
German: Gertrudenkraut, Gnadenkraut, Kreuzraute, Totenkraut, Edelraute, Gartenraute, Augenkraut, Augenraute, Pfingstwuttel, Weinkraut
English: herb-of-grace
French: rue vineuse, rue des jardins, herbe à la belle fille
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