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1. www.gardenista.com › posts › field-guide-nettlesGardening 101: Nettles - Gardenista

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   The common, or stinging, nettle is a perennial weed, characterized by stinging hairs on its stems and leaves. These contain histamine juices; ironically, nettles are used in anti-histamine treatments for hay fever sufferers.

2. www.gardenista.com › edibles › nettles-urtica-dioicaHow to Successfully Grow Nettles: A Field Guide to Planting ...

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   Nettles: A Field Guide. Nettle is conflicted. On one hand, she’ll sting you. On the other, she’ll nurture you and your garden’s plants, insects, and birds. The common, or stinging, nettle is a weed, and five of its six subspecies have aggressive hairs on its stems and leaves.

3. meadows.plantlife.org.uk › managing-nettlesPlantlife Meadows | Managing Nettles

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   Plantlife Meadows | Managing Nettles. Common nettle (Urtica dioica) is widespread across the UK and can become a problem species in grasslands. It is often associated with bare areas that are trampled by livestock and have had additional nutrient inputs, such as around livestock feeding areas where fodder has fallen and rotted into the soil.

4. www.thespruce.com › description-of-stingingHow to Grow and Care for Stinging Nettle - The Spruce

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   May 21, 2022 · Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial that is usually regarded as a weed but is occasionally grown as a garden plant. Erect stems growing three to seven feet tall are lined with soft-green pointed leaves with serrated edges.

   • Botanical Name: Urtica dioic
   • Family: Urticaceae

   • Common Name: Stinging nettle, common nettle, burning grass
   • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

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5. oneillseeds.com › blogs › growadviceThe Ultimate Guide to Planting Nettle Seeds: Tips and Tricks

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Step-by-step guide to planting stinging nettle seeds: Prepare the soil: Nettle plants prefer rich, moist soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. If needed, amend the soil with organic matter such as composted manure or leaf mold to improve fertility.

6. gardenerspath.com › nettleNettle Growing Guides, Tips, and Information | Gardener's Path

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   Find out how easy it is to grow stinging nettle in your garden. Learn about cultivation, harvest, and medicinal and culinary uses here!

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   What is common nettle?

   • Common nettle is a coarsely hairy plant with stinging hairs that have a histamine-containing juice. Plants are dioecious – male or female. It has far-creeping underground rhizomes which can spread creating large clumps of common nettle.

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   Is nettle a weed?

   • Nettle is conflicted. On one hand, she’ll sting you. On the other, she’ll nurture you and your garden’s plants, insects, and birds. The common, or stinging, nettle is a weed, and five of its six subspecies have aggressive hairs on its stems and leaves. Nettles can be foraged, landing on high-end menus, and brewed as beer.

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   Are Nettles perennials?

   • Fertile soil that holds moisture well. Full sun to partial shade. Yes, nettles are hardy perennials, though some wild species grow as annuals. The most popular cultivated type is hardy to -34 °C (-30 °F). None generally needed. Nettles are easily grown from seeds sown where you want the plants to grow in late winter or early spring.

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   Can stinging nettle grow in dry soil?

   • It does not do well in very dry, barren soils. Stinging nettle has average water needs but will be especially vigorous in climates with frequent rainfall. Mature plants have a good tolerance for short periods of drought, but this is not a plant that does well in arid climates.

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8. www.growveg.co.uk › plants › uk-and-europeNettles Grow Guide

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   Early spring is the best season to dig and move stinging nettles. Young plants need water to become established, but become more drought tolerant with age. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.