Goat's Rue Plant 

Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis) is a moderate-growing herb up to 5 ft, prefers moist loam, full sun, high moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

1-5 ft

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Moist loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

15-25 

Humidity (%)

50-60%

Potting media

Loamy mix

Fertilizers

Nitrogen rich

Watering

Water moderately

Plant Weight 

0.5-1 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.2-0.3

Yield Per Plant 

4-6 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

 

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Anthracnose. 

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Sunken lesions on stems, Dark lesions on leaves. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, Sulfur-based sprays, Prune affected areas, Improve air circulation. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with azoxystrobin. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

• Used in herbal medicine for diabetes management.

• May promote lactation in nursing mothers.

• Supports kidney function and detoxification.