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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 11, 2016
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    If you choose an herbicide, this article will give you some options:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-herbicide-in-gardens.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/post-emergent-herbicides.htm

    What you would want is a post-emergence herbicide that targets broadleaf plants (plants other than grasses and their relatives) since these would kill the nettle plants but not the surrounding grass. This information and instructions for use will be listed on the label.

    These articles describe some organic options. Pouring boiling water on the nettles is a recommended way to kill them.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-organic-herbicides.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 12, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    This would be an interaction at the rootzone. This will mean that they need to be planted together to obtain the benefits of being companion plants.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 13, 2018
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    Organic and/or conventional foliar herbicides aren't very effective against jewelweed simply because its succulent foliage causes these water-based products to bead on the leaf surface, preventing the product from getting absorbed and taking effect
    Since jewelweeds are annuals, a few simple steps will cut down on their population significantly. First and foremost, do not allow them to go to seed. Either weed wack them or pull the plants out before the flowers open so the seeds can't spread. Thankfully, you'll find them to be shallow rooted and quite easy to pull out with nothing more than your hands
    This article will help with Dead Nettle control.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/purple-deadnettle-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    February 18, 2019
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    Its not easy. Especially in a veggie garden where you may not want to use herbicide spraying.

    So it comes down to digging or cutting and being persistent with follow up for eradication. Try to do this before they go to seed and spread even further.

    If you can spot spray with an herbicide without getting overspray on your veggie plants, there are soft chemistry organic and hard chemistry options.

    https://www.groworganic.com/weed-and-pest-control/organic-weed-control/organic-herbicides.html

    https://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_U/Urtica.pdf

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    February 5, 2020
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    You can buy seeds from a reputable online seed catalog. The article below tells when to starts seeds indoors and when to direct sow outside (after the last frost in spring).

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/nettle/stinging-nettle-greens.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/nettle/nettle-as-fertilizer.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/nettle/nettle-as-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 1, 2020
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    It is likely that there are other Nettles in the same bed. Lamium Nettles lack the toxins of Urtica Nettles, but the possibility still exists that you are allergic to some of the compounds present in the Lamium.

    I think that this one will be better suited for your healthcare provider. We are not qualified to give medical advice, so any allergies will need be dealt with by your doctor.

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