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

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