There's a lot of nitrogen here
Once you have found it out, you will not forget it again. Wherever nettles grow, the soil is rich in nitrogen. The reason: These weeds only grow where there is plenty of nitrogen - just like bedstraw, melde and chickweed.
also read
- Growing nettles - why not?
- A plant similar to the stinging nettle, the dead nettle
- Eat the nettles - delicious leafy vegetables from nature
In particular, the Big nettle into the eyewhich can tower up to 3 m high and often appear in dense stands thanks to underground foothills. If you find such a location e.g. B. on your property, you can be sure that the soil there is rich in nitrogen.
Beware of too much nitrogen!
Gardeners - both in the private and commercial sector - are always available for nitrogen. The plants need nitrogen to grow. But don't overdo it. For example, you shouldn't go to locations where nettles grow Green manure make with lupins. Lupins accumulate nitrogen. Even with a nettle manure you shouldn't go there fertilize.
Some plants that are considered to be poor eaters, such as strawberries, beans and peas, do not like to grow in such locations. Too much nitrogen in the soil causes them to gyrate. Furthermore, too much nitrogen makes them more susceptible to fungal diseases and pests.
Also a pointer plant for humus and moisture
In addition, the nettle is considered a pointer plant for abundant humus. On top of that, it only grows in locations with moist soil. It does very poorly in places with dry soil. So if you have the Grow nettles want to scout out such a location beforehand.
Take advantage of this pointer plant
Wherever nettles grow well, there is usually also a good location for so-called heavy eaters:
- tomatoes
- paprika
- Cabbage plants such as kohlrabi, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
- Pumpkins such as zucchinis and cucumbers
- Soft fruits like blueberries
Tips
Attention: Stinging nettles in excess can be a first indication that the pH value of the soil will drop sharply in the near future.
