Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle Care

Urtica Dioica

What is the plant

Stinging nettle greens have been used for centuries to treat joint pain, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. For many people, a bracing cup of nettle tea is still a panacea for a wealth of health issues. It’s no wonder since stinging nettle greens are loaded with antioxidants as well as lutein, lycopene, and iron. The health benefits aside, stinging nettles are also delicious.Stinging nettles are an herbaceous, fast growing plant with leaves as well as stems, which are covered with tiny, hollow silica tipped hairs and can grow to about 4 feet (1 m.) tall. They developed the stinging hairs to discourage animal from feeding on them.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

3 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
If not in a moist area, Urtica dioica may need supplemental watering through its first summer of establishmen
Fertilizer
The plant is thought to be responsive to nitrogen and will require high phosphate levels for rapid growth rates
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Choose a spot that has rich, moist soil a little ways from any other herbs
Additional
The leaves of the plants have stinging hairs, causing irritation to the skin. This action is neutralized by heat or by thorough drying, so the cooked leaves are perfectly safe and nutritious. However, only young leaves should be used because older leaves develop gritty particles called cystoliths which act as an irritant to the kidneys. Possible interference with allopathic drugs for diabetes mellitus, hypertension. Central nervous system depression drugs (e.g. morphine, alcohol) may also interact with nettle. Avoid during pregnancy
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