Nettle wins among the weeds and herbs recommended for gardenersI haven't heard anyone say that watering with nettle manure doesn't work. Everyone praises its phenomenal effect, for example on tomatoes. But there is one problem, becauseto prepare such slurry on your own is quite a featEspecially in small gardens in the city, because it smells terribly during fermentation. If this scares you, see the fantastic solution to this problem. Here is theready-to-use nettle spray and fertilizerthat you simply buy from a garden store!
Nettle herb collection
Information on ready-made nettle preparations available for sale was prepared by Rafał Okułowicz, the publisher of PoradnikOgrodniczy.pl, who for several years has been promoting knowledge about natural and ecological methods of growing a garden and protecting plants against diseases and pests .
I have already learned about the phenomenaleffect of nettle manure on tomatoes. But even more convincing are the comments on our forum and facebook - whenever we mention something about the use of nettle in the garden, there are lots ofpositive comments about the properties and effectiveness of nettle preparations
Comments on our facebook
And I haven't seen a single negative statement. There is always a lot of praise, especially regardingthe effect of nettle slurry on tomatoesthat thanks to it they grow wonderfully, bear fruit abundantly and are not affected by the plague.It is really rare that such an unambiguous evaluation of the effect of a specific product recommended to gardeners!
Preparing slurry is not a cool thing though …
There is a problem with the nettle manure , because it has to be fermented before it is ready. And during this process … it smells terribly !!!
If you have small gardens next to terraced houses,I do not recommend the production of liquid manure . Unless the unfavorable gazes of your neighbors won't bother you :-) And don't try to make this slurry on the balcony under any circumstances!
Nettle slurry emits a very unpleasant smell during fermentation
Before we startpreparing the nettle manure ourselves , it is also worth knowing that you need to collect the herb from the plants before they bloom. And nettles should be grown in a pollution-free place.I myself have access to a large meadow with lots of nettles. But two busy roads intersect next to it. I have doubts whether such nettles will bring a lot of valuable minerals and vitamins to my garden …
The benefits of nettle are tempting!
That's so bad about preparing nettle preparations, mainly liquid manure. On the other hand, their advantages are tempting.Fermented nettle manure is rich in nitrogen, iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesiumz. So rich that for fertilizing plants it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, and sometimes even 1:20.Works great as a fertilizer for tomatoesbut cucumbers, cauliflower, celery and cabbage also grow well on it. You can also fertilize bushes and fruit trees.
Nettle manure can be used to feed flowering plants , perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs. As with tomatoes, theeffect of nettle manure on roses is often praised .
Nettle manure is not only a fertilizer, but also a great preparation for spraying . Used in this way, it prevents chlorosis of leaves and drives away pests from plants - aphids and spider mites.
Nettle spraying can be done from early spring
is also usedunfermented slurry to combat aphids , spider mites, bowls and scales on fruit trees and shrubs (spraying in early spring, before the development of leaves and flowers), as well as an extract against aphids and spider mites (you can use intervention, after noticing pests, repeating spraying every few days until successful) anddecoction that protects fruit bushes and vegetables against fungal diseasessuch as: raspberry shoot dieback , American gooseberry mildew, gray mold and cabbage syphilis.
Ready-made preparations based on nettle
We already knowthe possibilities of nettle preparations . As you can see, they can be used in any garden. The more we are glad thatwe don't have to prepare them ourselves!
ready-made preparations based on nettles , produced by SUBSTRAL as part of their series of natural products, have been launched.
What makes me happy is twofold - on the packaging of these preparations there is the word BIO, which proves thatthe nettles used in their production come from organic farming , and therefore should be free from any contamination. With their help, we will bring only the best to the garden: -)
Ready-made nettle preparations
Fig. SUBSTRAL
There are two nettle preparations to choose from:
NETTLE SUBSTRAL Growth Stimulator- this preparation is a nettle extract used for both watering and spraying plants. It stimulates and strengthens the entire plant, improves rooting and accelerates growth. The result is he althy and lush plant growth, abundant flowering and fruiting. The effects are visible very quickly.
NETTLE SUBSTRAL Comprehensive Protection- the second preparation is based on nettle manure and is used only for spraying plants.Overall, it strengthens plants and reduces the development of diseases and pests. We can use it preventively from early spring and interventions throughout the season until autumn.
A more detailed description of both preparations and instructions for use can be found on the website of our store. For more information, please click on the image below.
