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Plant ID - is this a nettle?

Barker.neiljBarker.neilj Posts: 16
in Plants
Hiya, I've just seeded the soil with various seeds but I think this might be a nettle.

Shall I get rid?

Thanks.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Yes ... stinging nettle.  Well spotted :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Barker.neiljBarker.neilj Posts: 16
    Thanks that's good then, I can pull them before they sting!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Oooh, the little ones sometimes sting worse than the big ones ... wear gloves!!!

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Barker.neiljBarker.neilj Posts: 16
    Pulled them up now - I can enjoy my wildflowers now!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Nettles make for good wildflowers too. Great tea, beloved by insects.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    They are good for caterpillars of course. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    They also make good liquid fertiliser; they are full of nitrogen which promotes leafy growth.  If you have an out-of-the-way corner in your garden, you transplant them into it.  They are perennial so you can cut and come again for any of the above uses.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I like them steamed and chopped into mashed potatoes like champ. Delicious 😋 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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