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  • #1

    Nettle Brew

    Hi Folks

    Over the last 3 weeks i have been making a nettle brew in an old drum
    Here are just a few queries I have (never made it before)

    1. How long should i leave it before i can use it (now really smelly only stalks remaining all leaves have dissapeared into the green glupe)
    2. There is a white crusty scum on the top should this happen
    3. What can or can't i use it on at the lottie
    4. How much should i use

    Hope someone is able to help
    Cheers .... John

    Web link to our Allotment website http://lawsonsallotment.btck.co.uk/

    PS my plot is 9 shown on the Plot Holders Pictures
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  • #2
    1.You are meant to leave it for 4-5weeks.
    2.The whity crust means no harm
    3.I dont know exactly but its only nettles!!!
    4.1 part nettle potion to 20 part water
    I dont know about yours but mine STINKS!!!!
    SD

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    • #3
      3 - leafy veg, not fruiting veg

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      • #4
        I have 2 45gall drums of comfrey tea I just keep topping up with leaves and water. Will have to think about empting out some time but will probably wait till spring when the comfrey starts shooting again. I don't bother diluting mine as it looks like weak tea which is how it should be. I use it for almost every thing when it is growing. Have just given runner beans a good soaking to try and get the seed beans to get to a good size.

        Ian

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        • #5
          I would have thought that now was the wrong time to be feeding even leafy veg nitrogen rich fertiliser? They'll put on lots of soft sappy growth right at the time they need to be hardening up for winter.

          I would save it till next spring. Over the winter stick comfrey in it as well and you'll get a more balanced mix of nutrients.
          "Orinoco was a fat lazy Womble"

          Please ignore everything I say, I make it up as I go along, not only do I generally not believe what I write, I never remember it either.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by gojiberry View Post
            Will have to think about empting out some time
            It can be a lovely accelerator on your compost heap
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Thanks everyone

              Sorry for the late replies but been away a few days

              will use some to water on the compost heap thats a great idea (Never thought of that one )

              and will try to find some comfry (when i know what it looks like) to mix in

              and yes i was planning on leaving it to use next year and if i can find another drum i may seive it out and put the sludge at the bottom of my pea and bean trenches (I saw that somewhere but not sure where)

              Anyway Thanks again for the advice
              Cheers .... John

              Web link to our Allotment website http://lawsonsallotment.btck.co.uk/

              PS my plot is 9 shown on the Plot Holders Pictures

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              • #8
                Originally posted by johninblackpool View Post
                will try to find some comfry (when i know what it looks like)
                Google that

                It's coming to an end next month, but will re-shoot in the spring. Borage is good too
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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