Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a medicinal herb grown for soups, pestos and teas from young tops. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 1–1.5 m. Harvest in young tops march–may (before flowering) for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
• Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
• Harvest: Young tops March–May (before flowering)
• Difficulty: Easy