HERB-STINGING NETTLE
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Urtica dioica
HERB-STINGING NETTLE Yes, it's the very same plant that causes unwary walkers such discomfort! But drying or cooking eliminates the sting, and the attractive plants have a long history of use in herbal medicine, as a healing shampoo and reputed to alleviate symptoms in cases of arthritis, enlarged prostate, & many other complaints. Also used in salt-reduced diets. Young shoots taste like spinach and are rich in vitamins & iron. Perennial growing to 100cm. Plants are covered in small hollow hairs that produce a stinging sensation, irritation & discomfort when in contact with the skin. Very nutritious, fast growing, attracts butterflies & is said to repel flies.
Nettle seeds are tiny, light-dependent germinators that can be started indoors or out. Sow in Autumn or very early spring. Scatter the small seeds lightly onto the soil & lightly cover with a thin layer of soil. Water as needed in dry periods.
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| Germination Time (Days) | 14 - 21 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 2 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 100 |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 150 cm (2 - 5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 24°C (50 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | Cold stratification for 4-6 weeks |
| Sowing Depth | 0.3 cm (0.1 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate to high |
| Good Companion Plants | Mint, Yarrow |
| Bad Companion Plants | None specific |
| Pests | Aphids, Whiteflies |
| Diseases | None significant |
HERB-STINGING NETTLE
$3.50
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