STINGING NETTLE

(URTICA DIOICA)

A perennial plant which grows to 1m.

As the name suggests, it is covered in tiny hairs which cause a stinging sensation upon contact with skin.

The sting can be “taken out” by drying or cooking (preferably boiling) the leaves.

Stinging nettle is very high in iron (more so than spinach) and rich in vitamins “A” and “C.”

When harvested while the stem is still green the whole plant can be used for culinary purposes.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: MAR – SEPT

Temperate:  MAR – SEP

Sub – Tropical: MAR – SEP

Tropical: MAR – SEP

Arid: MAR – SEP

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7.

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow from autumn to spring.

Plant 2mm deep.

Plant 20-30cm apart.

Prefers full sun.

Be sure to keep the soil moist.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

90 Days

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY