On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:25:52 +0000, oaks
wrote:


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

Many years ago, I read in an archaeological treatise that you can
always tell that a particular place has been inhabited by humans,
because the nettles grow particularly well there. Perhaps a few pints
of your favourite tipple followed by a walk in the woods?

Regards
JonH