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Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
This weekherb
Nutrient-rich perennial herb with stinging hairs. Edible when cooked.
In Zone 7b, right now
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Edible?
Yes — herb — leaves & stems
Small space?
Needs ground space
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Early April – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Late October
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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