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Stinging Nettle – 100 Seeds
Stinging Nettle – 100 Seeds
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Grow a powerful and nutritious herb with our Stinging Nettle seeds. While famous for the temporary sting it imparts when touched, this heirloom perennial has been a revered medicinal and culinary plant for centuries. Once cooked or dried, the sting is completely neutralized, leaving you with a delicious and highly nutritious green, similar to spinach and packed with vitamins and minerals. It's traditionally used in soups, stews, and as a nourishing herbal tea. Stinging Nettle is also a vital host plant for the caterpillars of several beautiful butterfly species, including the Red Admiral.
⭐ What you'll love
- A highly nutritious edible green, delicious and similar to spinach when cooked.
- A cornerstone herb in traditional wellness practices worldwide.
- The dried leaves can be brewed into a rich, nourishing herbal tea.
- An essential host plant for Red Admiral and other butterfly species.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-7 feet
- Days to Maturity: 70-90 days
- USDA Zone: 3-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in early spring.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist soil.
- Care: Always handle fresh plants with gloves to avoid skin irritation. This plant spreads aggressively via rhizomes; plant in a contained area.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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