Description
This seed-grown perennial plant is available in a 3.5” pot, established in a chemical-free environment. They are now completely ready to settle down in their new homes.
What tools and resources should I gather to cultivate Nettle effectively?
To thrive, Nettle requires attention to water, light, and soil. Upon receiving your plant, aim to position it in full sun to partial shade sunlight.
Nettle does best in moist, well-drained soil, if you are growing in a pot, potting mix is a fine alternative.
Familiarize yourself with the growth potential of Nettle. Providing 12-18 inches of space between plants is essential, considering they can expand to 12-24 inches in diameter and stand up to 24-48 inches tall.
The flowering period of Nettle varies; while it typically blooms spring to fall, it may not flower until its second year, depending on the planting time.
How can Nettle be employed?
Historically, the leaves of the plant has been utilized to create tea, infusion, revealing the numerous benefits associated with Nettle.
About Nettles
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a devoted member of the Urticaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that is notorious for its stinging leaves which can cause skin burns, so named stinging nettle. Its stinging attribute has somewhat damaged its reputation but that matter is overshadowed by the massive benefits it offers to its users.
The plant may grow to an astounding height of almost 7 feet in the summer, but strangely, the winters will kill it off. They possess about 6-inch-long, soft, and delicate leaves that have serrated edges and are arranged oppositely on an upright stem. The plant is also distinguished by an abundance of greenish and brownish blooms. It is packed with magnesium, silica, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. All these minerals and vitamins, along with active phytoconstituents greatly help with hypertension, abnormal blood sugar levels, hay fever, enlarged prostate, arthritis, gout, eczema, and iron deficiency anemia.