Weeds – Stinging Nettles

Posted on 29. Jul, 2007 by Tracey in Pests

What are they? A perennial weed which can grow to 1.2m in height. It has tiny stiff hairs on the leaves which has a cocktail of formic acid and histamine which causes a painful rash if touched. The natural cure is the dock leaf. The grow in areas rich in organic matter and show that ground is fertile and not disturbed very often.

Month Occurred: May to October.

Solution: Dig them out using a trowel and wearing gloves. Remove all roots as well. Nettles can be put on the compost heap as they provide a nitrogen source to aid decomposition.

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