Topic: Applying nettle tea?

[sweet-pea]

Hello

I've made some nettle fertiliser for the first time this year and I'm now wondering which is the best way to apply it, as a root drench or as a foliar feed?  And how often?

Many thanks

SP x

[coznbob]

We were given some last year and I applied it as a root drench, seemed to work well that well. Although now you menion it, think have read somewhere that it can feed applied as a foliar feed.

Hmm, not much help really sorry....     :-\

[STEVEB]

Either way once a week watered down to 1:10 ish wear gloves gas mask and a full toxic waste suit..it dont alf pong !!

[sweet-pea]

Thanks both, in that case I think I'll try it both ways and see if there's a difference.

SP x

[caroline7758]

How long (minimum) do the nettles need to soak?

[STEVEB]

I had results after 2 /3 weeks in a bucket full sun with a black bin liner over the top,stir every couple of days when it stops fermenting its readdy to use.
I would leave it away from your normal deckchair rest area !!Dont get ot on your skin as its a b****r to get the smell of !!!

[ivorjen]

I've just cut down loads of nettles    ;D so I'm off up the lotti to stick them in water   I've only got a 25 gallon drum do you think the smell will be too bad on that scale or should I not fill it ?   HHmmmm! :-\

[redimp]

I use a plastic bin with a tight fitting lid.  The (chemical) gloves and full body waterproofs are an essential idea - it is what I wear, even on a stonkingly hot summer's day!

[STEVEB]

I use a plastic bin with a tight fitting lid.  The (chemical) gloves and full body waterproofs are an essential idea - it is what I wear, even on a stonkingly hot summer's day!

Too much info me thinks !!!Sorry couldnt resist it.