HERB-STINGING NETTLE
HERB-STINGING NETTLE
A$3.50
Availability: In stock
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.
| 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 | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
60 - 150 cm (2 - 5 feet)
Season of Interest
Spring to Autumn
Temperature Range
10 - 24 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
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
Soil
Moist, rich, well-drained soil
pH
5.0 - 8.0
Soil Temperature
5 - 22 °C (59 - 72 °F)
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
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 90 days
Good Companion Plants
Mint, Yarrow
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies
Diseases
None significant
More About Us
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
