{"product_id":"share-stinging-nettle-seeds-urtica-dioica-5000-seeds-very-high-in-nutrients","title":"Share Stinging Nettle Seeds | Urtica Dioica | 5000+ seeds | Very High in Nutrients","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 5000+ (2g) of Stinging Nettle seeds. More nutritious and versatile in the kitchen than Kale and Spinach  - and a heck of a lot easier to grow with nettle patch providing leaves year-on-year for very little effort! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow stinging nettles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and Health Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional powerhouse: Young spring leaves are packed with iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible greens: Once cooked or dried, the sting disappears completely, and they can be used just like spinach in soups, pies, quiches, teas, and pestos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal medicine: Traditionally used to ease joint pain, arthritis, and seasonal allergies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly host: Serves as an essential food source and breeding ground for caterpillars of butterflies like the Red Admiral, Peacock, and Small Tortoiseshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeneficial insects: Attracts ladybirds and other predators that help control pests in the wider garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodiversity: Invites birds to eat the seeds in autumn and provides safe shelter for small beneficial creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden and Soil Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost activator: High nitrogen and mineral content makes them an exceptional addition to speed up compost piles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid fertilizer: Can be steeped in water to brew a nutrient-rich organic liquid feed for heavy-feeding crops like tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGreen mulch: Used in a chop-and-drop method to add vital nutrients back into garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the stings?!?!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo let's address the elephant in the room....isnt the clue in the name? Don't nettle leaves give bad stings. The answer is of course yes they do - the leaves should be harvested with gloves. However, they completely lose their sting when boiled, steamed, sautéed, or dried. The heat breaks down and neutralizes the tiny, needle-like hairs (trichomes) and the irritating chemicals inside them, making the tender leaves safe to handle and eat like spinach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER WE NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare Soil: Use a rich, well-draining seed compost mix. \u003cbr\u003eEnsure the surface is smooth and moist.\u003cbr\u003eSow on Surface: Sprinkle the tiny seeds directly onto the top of the compost mix. \u003cbr\u003ePress the seeds down gently to ensure good contact with compost mix\u003cbr\u003eCover with a loose clear bags but with plenty of airholes\/gaps\u003cbr\u003eProvide Moisture and Warmth: Mist the soil carefully and ensure does not dry out\u003cbr\u003eKeep warm (around 21°C \/ 70°F) in a bright spot out of direct sun.\u003cbr\u003eGermination typically takes 10 to 14 days. \u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil consistently damp during this time.\u003cbr\u003eCold Treatment: seeds will benefit from 2 to 4 weeks of cold, moist refrigeration (stratification) before sowing.\u003cbr\u003eTransplanting: Once seedlings grow a few true leaves, move them into individual pots or space them 12 inches apart in an area where they can spread safely.\u003cbr\u003eLocation Choice: Plant them away from walkways because they sting. Consider using a container or raised bed since they spread fast through underground roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55635697992056,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/nettlefront.jpg?v=1787162292","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/share-stinging-nettle-seeds-urtica-dioica-5000-seeds-very-high-in-nutrients","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}