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Nettle, Small

Nettle, Small

Product number: 338105
Origin: Europe
Latin: Urtica urens

Sowing nettles? Who'd have thought! Due to the increasing demand for this versatile plant, I have studied all its applications: not insignificant... The young leaves can be eaten like spinach or in soup. Cooking or heating nullifies the stinging effect. Medicinal: blood-purifying, haemostatic, diuretic, anti-allergenic, and very nutritious.
This annual nettle is most commonly used in professional cultivation because it does not form a perennial root system. The plant also remains lower (50 cm) but quickly forms seeds, so keep an eye on them... the leaves "sting" even more than the Great Nettle, so wear gloves when harvesting!

Denominations:
Latin: Urtica urens
Dutch: Kleine Brandnetel
English: Stinging Nettle

Sowing method: Sowing nettles: Sow in a fine seed mixture of coco peat mixed with silver sand. Scatter the seeds on the surface and press down; do not cover with soil. Mist with lukewarm water until the soil (and seeds) are well moistened. A solution of saltpetre (809082) in the water promotes germination. Cover the seed tray with a lid and place it in a light and warm spot. Check for moisture. Occasionally placing it in the refrigerator overnight helps the germination process.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June

Harvesting time:

June
July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Greenish white
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Urtica urens
Dutch: Small Nettle
Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
English: Stinging Nettle

Nettle Soup Recipe: Melt 500g washed young nettle shoots in a knob of butter, let cool completely, and only then blend in a food processor (the color will be beautifully green). Add 100g crème fraîche and mix with the nettles. Meanwhile, heat 750ml of stock (herb, chicken, beef, or from a cube) and as soon as the stock boils, add the nettle mixture. Let it cook for another minute, season with salt and freshly ground pepper if desired.