{"product_id":"stinging-nettle-urtica-dioica-seeds","title":"Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eStinging Nettle (\u003cem data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) is an important native perennial valued for its ecological benefits. Its upright clumps provide food and habitat for butterflies, moth larvae, and beneficial insects. Suited for meadows, woodland edges, moist soils, and rewilding projects, Stinging Nettle spreads naturally and grows vigorously in rich soil. 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expect germination in 10–20 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eChoose full sun to partial shade with moist, fertile soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment, then allow natural spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003ePlant in managed areas if containment is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eWear gloves when handling mature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Evergrowseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":42426843299911,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2002","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":42426843332679,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2003","price":57.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":42426843365447,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2004","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/6507\/9367\/files\/stinging-nettle-seeds-planting-guide.jpg?v=1769091691","url":"https:\/\/evergrowseeds.com\/products\/stinging-nettle-urtica-dioica-seeds","provider":"Evergrowseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}