Hi
I would like to create a nettle patch down in my wood. It would be for the benefit of wildlife. I already have several small scattered patches, too small to be much benefit, I think and also in quite shady locations. I was thinking of something grander.
I have found a source of native British seed were I can get about 70,000 seeds for less than a tenner. Does anyone have any tips or experience of doing this?
Ground preparation, I have read that nettles need nitrogen enriched soil but I am loathe to bring chemicals into the wood, in fact I wouldn't do that. Any suggestions?
Also they would have to compete with existing bracken and brambles, pretty tough competition.

Thanks
Colin