(Urtica Dioica) Perennial. A versatile herb prized for its nutritional value, as well as its use in culinary and medicinal applications. Its leaves have a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor similar to spinach, making them a popular ingredient in soups, stews, teas, and more. Stinging Nettle is also highly valued for its medicinal properties. The leaves and roots are often used in traditional medicine.
Use caution while handling fresh plant material as its small hairs on the leaves and stems cause temporary skin irritation. Cook or fully dry leaves and stems to neutralize the stinging effect.
Planting Instructions:
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after last frost or when soil temperature is at least 60-65 degrees. Gently press seeds into surface of the soil, but do not cover as light aids germination.
Quantity:
Appx. 100 Seeds
