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Produce => Wildlife forum => Topic started by: undercarriage plan on May 15, 2005, 21:07:25

Title: Nettles in a meadow
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 15, 2005, 21:07:25

Dear All, I'm trying to create a wildlife meadow, and was wondering how I get rid of the few nettles that have popped up! They're perennial nettles so will keep coming back if I cut them; and I'm sure they will spread if left  I have a big patch of "contained" nettles for the butterflies, but want this to have grasses and flowers. Thanks  Lottie

Title: Re: Nettles in a meadow
Post by: Orfy on May 15, 2005, 21:23:36

how about harvesting when young for souo, tea or beer?

Title: Re: Nettles in a meadow
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 15, 2005, 21:49:32

Would I cut them then? Or dig up? Have you got a recipe!!! Lottie

Title: Re: Nettles in a meadow
Post by: wardy on May 15, 2005, 21:59:28

you cut them and chuck them in your compost heap where they will do good.  You can make nettle tea to feed your plants and you just dilute it down as it's a bit strong.  Put the leaves in water and leave for a couple of weeks.  You can eat nettle tops too.  Makes very good soup  :)

Title: Re: Nettles in a meadow
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 15, 2005, 22:11:32

Thanks, good idea!  Will return to lottie with big knife again!! Thanks. Lottie