Stinging Nettle – 100 Seeds

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 FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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⭐ 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

FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
Tracking is included with every order.

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