Stinging Nettle, An Ancient Medicine, Organic

The Living Seed Company - (Urtica Dioica) - The fierce stinging nettle is appeased by the density in her medicinal, nutrient-rich with vitamins, minerals and iron. the sting of this herbacious perennial is removed once steamed or steeped. One of the foudnations for Biodynamic preparations. Usally of the first perennials in spring.

Enjoy fresh or dray as a tea (hot or cold), sauteed and eaten as a green vegetable. Excellent as a substitue for any receipe calling for kale or spinach. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Hardy Perennial
  
• Plants grow to 60 inches tall
• Start harvesting in 2nd year or wait 100 days
• 50 Seeds

Instructions -Sow at a depth of 1/8" in early spring or late fall. 

Space seeds every 3"

Thin plants to 12-24"

Germination 10-14 days

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.