{"product_id":"semences-ortie","title":"Akene Seeds - Nettle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003cbr\u003esee growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNettle (\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial plant often feared for its stinging hairs that can cause itching when accidentally touched. However, this plant is a true nutritional and medicinal treasure trove. Rich in iron, minerals, trace elements, vitamins, and containing all eight essential amino acids, nettle is one of the most nutritious plants. It is also one of the richest plant sources of protein, making up 5 to 8% of its fresh weight (30 to 40% when dried). It can be consumed as a wild vegetable, renowned for its exceptional taste and multiple culinary uses. When harvesting, it is best to wear gloves to avoid irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Plant Sociability Index\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Sociability Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: 4 to 5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-843cefeb-7fff-601c-d3c9-dc9beba53eed\"\u003e→\u003c\/b\u003e Indicates the plant's behavior in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNettle has several medicinal properties. It is adaptogenic, nutritive, astringent, tonic, antiasthmatic, stimulating, and depurative. As an infusion, it is widely used for its revitalizing effects and to help strengthen the immune system. Dried or fresh leaves support the treatment of anemia, thanks to their high iron content, and are known to promote healthy hair, nails, and skin. In cooking, young leaves, rich in protein and nutrients, can be cooked and incorporated into soups, stir-fries, or pestos, offering a pleasant herbaceous flavor. Additionally, nettle plants can be macerated in water to obtain nettle purin, used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a natural repellent against harmful insects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNettle plays an important ecological role by supporting a variety of insects, especially butterflies that use its leaves as a food source for their caterpillars. In the garden, it also attracts beneficial insects and improves the biodiversity of the areas where it grows. Thanks to its fertilizing purin, it can also be an asset for enriching the soil and protecting surrounding plants against certain diseases. Cultivating nettle in naturalistic gardens allows one to benefit from its ecological advantages and high nutritional value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkene cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896184971510,"sku":"sku-45204121059579","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/ortie_urtica_dioica_stinging_nettle_1.jpg?v=1769564812","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-ortie","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}