Urtica cannabina 50+ PCS fresh seeds, Urtica seeds, Nettles, Stinging nettles, Herb seeds, Perennial plant

🌱 Urtica cannabina — Nettles, Stinging nettles, Hemp nettle

Urtica cannabina is a species of perennial herbaceous plants, belonging to the Nettle family (Urticaceae). Our product is a pack of 50+ fresh seeds, ideal for gardening enthusiasts and herbalists. This herbaceous plant is known for its thick creeping rhizome and erect, tetrahedral stem, reaching a height of 150 cm.

🌿 Botanical Description

The leaves of Urtica cannabina are large, up to 15 cm long, deeply palmate-3-5- separate, with pinnate lobes, serrated, on petioles. Stipules are free, oblong-linear. Inflorescences are branched, long, densely flowered. The plant is monoecious or dioecious, with unisexual flowers in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is a nut, 2-2.5 mm long.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germinate at 15-20°C (59-68°F) within 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: fertile, moist, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0).
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Urtica cannabina is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It thrives in temperate climates, typically found in moist meadows, along streams, and in woodland edges.

✨ Interesting Facts

Nettles have been used for centuries as a food source for humans and animals. The leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and potassium. In traditional medicine, nettle tea is used to treat various ailments, including arthritis and skin conditions.

🪴 Conservation Status

Urtica cannabina is not considered a threatened species. However, its habitats are often fragmented due to urbanization and agricultural activities.