Why Do Nettles Grow?
Location – Stinging Nettle Typically Grows Wild in Moist, Nutrient Rich Soil on Forest Edges or Alongside Paths. It Can Grow in Both Full Sun or Part Shade...
Location – Stinging nettle typically grows wild in moist, nutrient rich soil on forest edges or alongside paths. It can grow in both full sun or part shade. Our main stinging nettle patch is thriving with about 4 hours of direct sunlight in the summer.
Why do stinging nettles grow?
A very common plant, the stinging nettle can be found growing in gardens, hedgerows, fields, woodlands and many other habitats. Its preference for damp, fertile and disturbed ground makes it a good coloniser of places enriched by human activities, such as agriculture and development.
What is the purpose of nettles?
Studies suggest that it may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood sugar levels — among other benefits. While fresh stinging nettle may cause irritation, cooked, dried or freeze-dried stinging nettle is generally safe to consume.
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