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Title: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: sweet-pea on June 17, 2008, 12:37:23
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
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: coznbob on June 17, 2008, 16:29:02
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....     :-\
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: STEVEB on June 17, 2008, 16:48:23
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 !!
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: sweet-pea on June 17, 2008, 16:52:33
Thanks both, in that case I think I'll try it both ways and see if there's a difference.

SP x
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: caroline7758 on June 17, 2008, 18:02:44
How long (minimum) do the nettles need to soak?
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: STEVEB on June 17, 2008, 18:40:34
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 !!!
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: ivorjen on June 17, 2008, 19:03:45
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! :-\
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: redimp on June 17, 2008, 20:57:52
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!
Title: Re: Applying nettle tea?
Post by: STEVEB on June 18, 2008, 20:15:29
Quote from: redclanger on June 17, 2008, 20:57:52
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.