{"product_id":"nettle-seeds","title":"Nettle seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNETTLE (Stinging) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePack: 300 seeds, 5g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eUrtica dioica, common nettle, is a fast-growing perennial herb. It thrives in rich, moist soil and light shade to full sun. Plants form upright clumps with serrated leaves. Stems and leaves have fine stinging hairs. Use gloves when sowing, transplanting, and harvesting. Young shoots are edible after proper cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe best time is spring to early summer. In mild climates, early autumn also works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeed prep, optional 1 to 2 weeks of cold stratification, improves uniformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepth, surface sow or cover very lightly, about 2 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLight, bright light helps germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTemperature: keep 18 to 22°C until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMoisture: Keep the seedbed evenly moist; do not let it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGermination window, 10 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpacing, thin or transplant to 30 to 45 cm between plants, 60 cm between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSite, fertile, well-drained soil, sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare, water regularly, and mulch to hold moisture. Cut back to encourage tender regrowth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSafety: Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHarvest young tops and leaves once plants are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlways cook or dry before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvoid harvesting from roadsides or contaminated soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBotanical name: Urtica dioica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCommon name: Nettle, Common Nettle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLife cycle, Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight, 60 to 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePosition, Sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoil, Rich, moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrost, Hardy once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 300 seeds","offer_id":45853935599928,"sku":"H-B079","price":1.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":45853935632696,"sku":"BW-H-B079_5g","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/nettle-seeds-138335.jpg?v=1700726956","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/nettle-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}