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nettle fertiliser

GrajeanGrajean Posts: 447
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I have lots of nettles growing and thinking of making fertiliser. I have looked online and found conflicting information about plants that benefit from this. I was going to use it on roses and tomatoes, is that ok?

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  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    edited April 2020
    Don't know about roses @Grajean but you want comfrey tea for tomatoes,  nettles are better for leafy plants as they are heavy on nitrogen which tomatoes don't necessarily appreciate.
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  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    Or you could just compost the nettles, but do it before they flower and set seed.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Agree about nettles, nitrogen and leafy plants.

    You need more phosphorous and maybe potash for roses and toms so comfrey is better for them or banana skins.
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  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    Nettles are a No 1 boost for runner beans if you grow them, especially if you leave them in a heap until they're all black and slimy.  As with a lot of things it requires planning.
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