Russian Thistle Plant

Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, low moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

30-100 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Low

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Central Asia

Climatic Condition

Arid, Dry Climate

Temperature (°)

5-30°C

Humidity (%)

20-50%

Potting media

Field soil

Fertilizers

Minimal

Watering

Low

Plant Weight 

1-3 kg

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Invasive plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Soil erosion control

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% sand, 25% compost, 25% peat moss

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Blight, Root Rot, Aphid Infestation, Powdery Mildew, Stem Canker.

Symptoms

Yellow or brown lesions on leaves, Wilting and root decay, Leaf distortion and yellowing, White powdery spots on leaves, Dark lesions on stems.

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, Improve soil drainage, insecticidal soap, Prune affected areas, use resistant varieties. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Soil-applied fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Chemical fungicides.

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Used in traditional medicine for wound healing.

• Some species have antioxidant properties.