Pull colored nettles from seeds

Where do you get the seeds of the colored nettle?

the Colored nettle Although it has very decorative foliage, it is less beautiful blossoms. That is why these are often removed at the beginning. In this way, the plant does not "waste" any energy on flower and seed formation and can instead concentrate on lush growth. Collecting seeds from your own plants is usually not done.

In the shops you can usually get the seeds of the colored nettle in a very colorful mix with different color variants. If you only want to draw a special color, then you have a relatively large amount of work. Because the colored nettle only reveals the secret of its color when it has developed around five pairs of leaves.

The sowing of the colored nettle

The seeds of the colored nettle are very small and fine. Carefully sprinkle these on a container with good Potting soil. Gently moisten the soil with a water sprayer so that the seeds are not washed away. As light germs, they must not be covered with earth.

In a mini greenhouse or under a transparent film, the required germination temperature of at least 20 ° C can be maintained more easily than in an open room. If the first cotyledons appear, you should remove the foil immediately. However, this will take about two to three weeks.

Is there another way to propagate the colored nettle?

This is for the impatient sowing the colored nettle certainly not to be recommended. An increase through Cuttings succeeds much more easily and in a much shorter time. So you have new ones quickly Colored nettles for your garden or the windowsill. Cut the cuttings about 10 cm long with at least two to three pairs of leaves. The cut shoots should not be too fresh, but rather robust.

Interesting facts about the seeds of the colored nettle:

• Light germs
• tiny
• Germination time: about 14-21 days
• Germination temperature: at least 20 ° C