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David



Joined: 03 Jan 2007
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Location: Co. Clare
PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:13 am    Post subject: Nettles Reply with quote
Loads of nettles in my neighbours field...and I mean LOADS!

Goats love them when they're wilted...anyone out there tried making hay from nettles?

Thinking of scything them down, wilting and heaping up the dried nettles as winter fodder. Is it worth it? Deep rooting, so probably full of minerals, but has anyone ever tried this?

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chook



Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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Location: North Clare
PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi David,
I tried drying some bundles once (hung them in the shed) but they got mouldy. Maybe if it's done in really good weather at the height of summer it might work. I just go with cutting and wilting, and leave some for the butterflies and for chook food.
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MrsL



Joined: 15 Dec 2006
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Location: Dorset, England, for the moment
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mine went mouldy quite quickly too, but must give it another try before I use them all for wine!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
they make a lovly soup ,and are evry good for the liver and kiddness.
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