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Nettles, Stinging (Urtica dioica) potted plant, organic
$8.50 – $61.00
Family: Nettles (Urticaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 9
Herbaceous perennial. Native to temperate climates world-wide. Nettles are dioecious, meaning that the plants are either male or female. Not self-fertile, as both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required, and seed will occur on female plants only. Official variety. In the early spring find Chickweed overrunning the rich garden beds, Dandelion in the upland pastures, Dock in the lower pastures, Watercress where the stream runs cold into a pool and Nettles along the edge of the stream. All wild spring vegetables. Wait until the little Nettles are four inches high or so, and snip them off. They must be lightly steamed to disarm their stinging hairs. Eat the Nettles, and drink the water in which they were steamed. Traditional usage (TWM): Allergies, builds blood. Source of trace minerals, potassium and the blood-like molecule known as chlorophyll. Plant prefers moist soil in sun or shade.
Potted Plant, Certified Organically Grown
Lynette C. Coffey (verified owner) –
I bought three nettle plants and they have done very well, but I do have a question. One of the 3 emerges in the spring a more yellow color,but turns darker green as the season progresses. It also goes to seed more quickly. Is this typical among nettle plants?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lynette, the color yellow is intrinsic to nettle (it is a yellow dyestuff) and may show quite vividly if there is a nutrient deficiency. Make sure the nettles are well-composted with N-rich manure or compost and make sure they are well watered. If this is done, as appears to be in your case, the yellowing will disappear. One plant running faster to seed may be an indication of a male plant. Richo
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Allison Bennett Saupe –
Do we need to order male or female plants if we want seeds to form. or Will both male and female grow from a seed packet? Thank you.
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Richo Cech –
a seed packet will produce both male and female plants, you can count on it. a potted plant is going to be either male or female–order 3 to ensure cross pollination. r
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Luz pena –
Why do you need to have male and female nettle plant?
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Richo Cech –
hello luz, you don’t need a male and a female plant for standard applications, only if you want to make seeds. dioecious means separate male and female plants. they call it Urtica dioica for that reason. richo
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Bev Gagnon –
Can stinging nettle plants be grown indoors in an Earth Box with grow lights?
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Richo Cech –
yes, they will respond to that system, make sure to give some liquid fertilizer from time to time–comfrey leaf tea, fish emulsion, dilute, something like that. they’re heavy feeders. r
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Dez –
Can Stinging Nettle survive in Central Florida? I have a damp soil in my backyard.
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Richo Cech –
yes, i do think stinging nettle will grow almost anywhere there is damp soil, sun and a sufficient supply of nutrients. r
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BC –
I grew up in Jacksonville and they thrive their.
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Amber –
Can I plant these starts in my garden in late fall or early winter? Or do they need more time to get established?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Amber, Thanks for writing. Nettles tend to take hold pretty easily and these have a lot of roots that will tend to overwinter well, richo
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Foxy Hudson (verified owner) –
A year later the plant is flourishing and doing well. Very pleased
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Lee Mitchell –
Do deer like to eat Nettle? We have wild deer in the neighborhood – I would rather place my pot of Nettle on the deck along with cactus plants, rather than up on my front porch where I have some herbs in pots.
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Richo Cech –
deer don’t much like nettles, they like soft and smooth things like plantain and chicory, dandelions, broccoli.
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Claire (verified owner) –
Hello,
I purchased the stinging nettle plant last year from you. I put it in a pot and took it inside for the winter. It looks like it’s dead now, so I’m going to order another one. Should I not bring it inside for the winter? I watered it all year long. Do you have any advice for growing it in a pot?
Thank you
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Richo Cech –
Hi Claire, I’m sorry that happened. The stinging nettle is quite winter-hardy and doesn’t need to be brought in for the winter–you can leave it outside and let nature water it.
Richo
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Makenzie –
Hi there,
Is it too late to purchase nettle plants this year or will more be available in the coming months? I see lots of comments about ordering in March to receive by May. I am new to herb gardening and not sure what time of the year they are usually available.
Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Makenzie, At this point you would be right on schedule to sprinkle some nettle seeds in greenhouse or garden. They are extremely easy from seed and you wouldn’t be able to get a plant for some time due to our full shipping schedule. Richo
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Carolina M –
Will all potted plants be hsipping May 3rd and no sooner? or will they ship sooner if they are in stock?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Carolina, Sorry for any confusion. If you put it in your shopping cart and buy it now, we will ship it on May 3rd. If you wait another day or so, we will ship it on May 10th. Richo
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Katie –
Hello! Sorry to answer this question again but I also am confused about the shipping dates. If I order stinging nettle plants now (by March 12, 2021) will they be shipped in March or in May? Thank you!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Katie, March shipping is filled. If you order today your plants will not ship until MAY. Richo
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Kirbie –
I live on a mountain with rocky, heavy red clay soil. Some examples of wild plants here are mullein, black cohosh, goldenrod, mayapples. Will I have to amend my soil for a stinging nettle plant or can I just put it directly into the soil here?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Kirbie, Yes, amend. Nettles is a Nitrogen lover. Composted chicken manure works great. Choose a shady and moist location. Richo
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Robert Bissett (verified owner) –
The three stinging nettle starts arrived today in good shape. You did a super packaging job. I see why you charged so much for shipping. I was expecting maybe bare roots wrapped in a moist paper towel and plastic bag. They look healthy and full of life. Tried sprouting seeds twice, several dozen, not one came up. I really was hoping to get them going this year. Now I have a good chance.
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Gail –
Can nettle be kept in a container? Or should it be planted?
I’m in FL. Will it be a good area for it
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Richo Cech –
hi gail, nettles are a cosmopolitan weed–they’ll grow almost anywhere. Many people do keep them in pots to keep the creeping rhizome from reaching from here to china. Make sure to give plenty of N-rich fertilizer, like fish emulsion, comfrey leaf tea or compost tea, as the nettles are a heavy feeder. In general, as a nutrient-rich food, you get out of it what you put into it. Richo
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