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Rue and sage infusion

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Rue and sage infusion

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Infusion

Cold or just-off-the-boil water is poured over the plant material and left to steep without boiling. Ideal for delicate plant parts (leaves, flowers) whose active compounds would break down under prolonged heat.

Process summary

1) Chop or crush the plant material. 2) Pour hot water (just off the boil, not boiling the material itself) over it. 3) Cover and let steep for 10 to 30 minutes depending on the plant. 4) Strain and use the resulting liquid, diluted if needed.

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Infusion of rue (Ruta graveolens) and sage (Salvia leucantha) leaves in boiling water, used in organic family gardens in Uruguay.

Application

Application description: Sprayed as soon as it is ready.

Dose: 1 L of infusion diluted in 10 L of water.

Tips

Rue can cause burns on skin exposed to sunlight (photosensitisation): handle it with gloves and long sleeves. Do not swallow; keep away from children and animals. Before any use, check your country's regulations: in the EU, a homemade preparation presented for plant-protection use is not authorised.

Preparation process

1. Bring the water to the boil.
2. Pour it over the leaves in a heat-resistant container.
3. Leave to steep for 30 minutes.
4. Filter.

Ingredients

  • Water ⓘ — 0.264 gal
  • Rue (Ruta graveolens), leaves ⓘ — 3.527 oz
  • Sage (Salvia leucantha), leaves ⓘ — 3.527 oz
  • For 1 L: 200 g rue and sage combined; 1 L rain or standing water.

Tools and equipment

  • Heat-resistant pot or cauldron
  • Strainer or filter cloth
  • Manual or backpack sprayer

Preparation time

30 minutes; use freshly made.

Product obtained

Green liquid with a strong smell.

Source / Reference

IPES, RUAF Foundation and FAO (2010). “Biopreparados para el manejo sostenible de plagas y enfermedades en la agricultura urbana y periurbana”, ¿Cómo hacerlo? series, sheet n.º 32, validated by CIEDUR and growers of the Uruguayan Organic Producers' Association (APODU), in organic family gardens in several departments (Uruguay): https://www.fao.org/3/a-as435s.pdf — guide also circulated by Portal Frutícola. Recipe written in our own words.

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Regulatory status

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In the EU, this preparation is not an approved basic substance: a homemade preparation presented for plant-protection use is not authorised there. Plant preparations and extracts appear on the official lists of inputs permitted in organic farming of: Burundi, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, India, Kenya, South Korea, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, DR Congo, Somalia. Depending on the country, the certification body's approval may be required: see each country's page.

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