SEMENCES
Stinging nettle
Urtica dioica
425$
Culture Nature
± 100 semences
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About stinging nettle
Stinging nettle is used to make highly effective fertilizing liquid manures. An important medicinal plant, it is used to make energizing tinctures and herbal teas. Plant height: 75 cm. Slow germination.
Growing tips for stinging nettle
Family
Urticaceae (Urtica dioica)
Number of seeds
± 100
Growing cycle
Perennial
Suggested sowing
Interior
Suggested time*
end of March
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
partial shade|sun|shade
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
30-40 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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