Author Topic: Nettle fertiliser (Read 4143 times)

STEVEB · « **on:** May 19, 2008, 18:37:53 »

As i have an abundance of nettles im thinking of making some liquid fertiliser ..is it any good?

tonybloke · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2008, 18:44:13 »

fantastic food for plants!

manicscousers · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2008, 18:46:34 »

brilliant ;D

STEVEB · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2008, 18:47:29 »

I read some where you have to dilute it and use only once a week?

manicscousers · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2008, 18:50:03 »

dilute it until it's like weak tea ??? we use ours once a week :)

lee79 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2008, 10:42:48 »

I started some off a week or so ago, and it's beginning to smell lovely!

How does it compare to commercial feeds, i.e. can it be used instead of, as a complete feed of its own, or do you need to use it as well as another feed to provide the full nutrients?

Cheers

Lee

cacran · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2008, 11:09:21 »

I have one of those huge blue drums filled with water and keep adding nettles as I cut them down, have bween doing this for 2 years now . I then fill old containers with the liquid. Now the thing I am not sure about is, do I have to dilute the stuff again or can I use it neat? I have done both but not sure which is right. ???

Geomet · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2008, 11:25:32 »

I tried some 6 weeks ago.........I,m convinced its a worthwhile feed

Lauren S · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2008, 13:30:16 »

I watched *The Great British Village Show* last night and the tomato winner said he fed his tomatoes with a nettle feed, which he found better than commercial prepared feed.

Lauren ;)

STEVEB · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2008, 19:02:28 »

Excellent answers yet again thank you all.. ;D

cornykev · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2008, 20:27:37 »

Like your goodself Steve I have loads of nettles and use them as a feed, I leave them in a bucket for a week or so, then dilute the bucket between about ten watering cans, don,t leave for too long though because it don't arf chuck up. :o ;D ;D ;D

Uncle Joshua · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2008, 20:53:46 »

Quote from: cacran on May 20, 2008, 11:09:21

, do I have to dilute the stuff again or can I use it neat? I have done both but not sure which is right. ???

I'd dilute it.

I have been using it for 2/3 years now and think its great as an all round fertiliser and it also seems to keep white fly off my brassicas.

davyw1 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2008, 22:30:12 »

1 Part Nettle juice to 10 parts water.

redimp · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2008, 23:38:31 »

I use it all the time but even in high summer I am in full protective gear - waterproofs, chemical gloves, the works, cos teh stink don't half stick. It soaks into your skin and will not wash off. If you get it on your hands, they stink for about three days - nothing you can do about it. It is truly the best thing (along with Comfrey liquid which needs the same proetection) that you can stick on your veg.

The rule is:

nettles for leafy veg like brassicas
comfrey for fruiting veg like squash and beans.

Geomet · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2008, 18:21:18 »

bung in some freshly mowed grass with the nettles..............yep it stinks alright but its worth it

manicscousers · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2008, 20:07:43 »

we also add dock leaves, may as well use them for something useful ;D

STEVEB · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2008, 20:11:49 »

You lot sound like a local coven...eye of newt .......

Uncle Joshua · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2008, 20:14:32 »

We are, watch what you say.

star · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2008, 13:27:55 »

I have no idea what you are implying Steve.........anyone got a spare toenail and belly button fluff please 8)

STEVEB · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2008, 21:15:49 »

loads of blue belly button fluff anyone want to trade?

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