{"product_id":"stinging-nettle-seeds","title":"Stinging Nettle (Seeds)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eStinging Nettle is a hardy perennial herb that has been treasured for centuries for its incredible versatility. From use as a delicious wild green to applications in traditional or indigenous medicines and even textile production, nettle is one of the most useful plants in the garden. The young spring leaves, once lightly cooked or dried to neutralise the sting, make a tasty spinach substitute and are packed with minerals and vitamins. The plant’s fibres have long been used for making cloth, fishing net, and rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Stinging Nettle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003eThrives in Zones 3–9 in moist, fertile soil and partial shade to full sun. Best suited for wild edges, moist meadows, or shaded garden borders. May spread aggressively if not contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003eStinging Nettle (\u003cem data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) has a long history of use by cultures worldwide. Traditionally harvested as one of the first spring greens, it was prized for its role in relieving arthritis, nourishing the blood, and restoring energy after winter. Its fibrous stems were used to create thread, cloth, and even paper. A true multipurpose plant, it continues to be valued in herbalism and regenerative gardening practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly outdoors in early spring or fall; will return year after year.\u003cbr data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in spring after last frost or start indoors in late winter.\u003cbr data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant once frost danger has passed; mulch to protect roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Stinging Nettle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify the seeds. Sow seeds on surface or barely cover with soil; space plants 30cm (12in) apart. Can be planted in fall to over winter\u003cbr data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist soil; water regularly in dry conditions.\u003cbr data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2191\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves; harvest young shoots in early spring for eating, older leaves for drying.\u003cbr data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back regularly to promote tender growth and prevent seed spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2424\"\u003eAllow to Flower and Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants flower and produce seed heads.\u003cbr data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2521\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect seeds once fully dry and brown.\u003cbr data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2582\" data-start=\"2564\"\u003eDry and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently remove seeds from stalks and allow to air dry fully.\u003cbr data-end=\"2645\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2655\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place; seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2747\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811180753138,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-021","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Stinging_Nettle.webp?v=1772481887","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/stinging-nettle-seeds","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}