• Stinging Nettles Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
  • Stinging Nettles Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
  • Stinging Nettles Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
  • Stinging Nettles Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
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Item Number: SNV7031

Stinging Nettles Seeds (Organic)

Grows Well in Moist Conditions

$5.20
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Description

Organic stinging nettle seeds grow Urtica dioica, a tall, spreading perennial herb for dedicated beds and managed naturalized plantings. The plant prefers moist soil and can grow in sun or partial shade. Because it spreads by underground stems and produces stinging hairs, choose the site carefully.

Stinging nettle seed details

  • Botanical name: Urtica dioica
  • Seed: certified organic according to the current product record; certifier listed as Oregon Tilth
  • Life cycle: perennial
  • Mature height: about 48–60 inches
  • Spacing: about 12–24 inches after thinning
  • Sowing: surface sow; do not bury deeply

Site, sowing, and handling

Direct sow or start indoors according to the packet. Keep the seed zone consistently moist during establishment. Germination speed varies with temperature, and mature plants can spread beyond the original planting.

Wear gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection when handling established plants; the hairs can irritate skin. Keep the planting away from paths and play areas, and check local guidance before planting a species that can spread. Do not rely on this page for medicinal or food-use instructions.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Does Not Require Support
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Tolerates Poor Drainage
  • Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Spring
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Winter
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plant thrives in moist to sodden soil of garden, forest or roadside in the sun to part shade.

Planting & Growing: Sow in fall or very early spring for germination in spring. Barely cover seeds with soil, tamp firmly and keep evenly moist until germination, which can take days to months. Thin or transplant to 1 ft apart. Grows to 4 feet.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest leaves before flowers form. Use scissors and wear protective clothing. Stinging hairs on leaves point downward toward tip so do not run finger upward on underside of leaf.

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