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* Closer the cut is to the ground, more likely it is to root
* Put it in glass of water until it roots
* Seeds from [http://www.horizonherbs.com/product.asp?specific=614 Horizon Herbs]
* Not supposed to eat when flowering. Can irritate kidneys
* Like shade (cool, wet winter weather)
== Foraging and Planting Nettles ==
== Foraging and Planting Nettles ==


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Cut at node, just like you're pruning them. You'll be able to harvest them multiple times.
Cut at node, just like you're pruning them. You'll be able to harvest them multiple times.
[http://feralkevin.com/?p=14 Harvesting nettles.]
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[http://feralkevin.com/?p=301 Balcony smoothie.]
[http://feralkevin.com/?p=301 Balcony smoothie.]
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=== Notes ===
I [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekim/sets/72157629196892908/ foraged and planted nettles] on March 10, 2012 with Mom and Jessica.

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  • Closer the cut is to the ground, more likely it is to root
  • Put it in glass of water until it roots
  • Seeds from Horizon Herbs
  • Not supposed to eat when flowering. Can irritate kidneys
  • Like shade (cool, wet winter weather)

Foraging and Planting Nettles

They grow like weeds, because they are weeds! Be careful of where you plant them. A separate pot is best.

Plant and harvest in early spring before they flower. Don't eat them when they're tough. Not only are they not tasty, they have compounds that may not be good for your kidneys.

Cut at node, just like you're pruning them. You'll be able to harvest them multiple times.

Harvesting nettles.

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Balcony smoothie.

Nettle juice.

Nettle soup.

Planting nettles under bay trees.

Notes

I foraged and planted nettles on March 10, 2012 with Mom and Jessica.