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How long does nettle tea take to "mash"?
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started mine last wk had a look at it today smelly think i read it takes a wk or two to be ready
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I let mine stew for 10-14 days, until all the leaves have vanished and it stinks!Le Sarramea https://jgsgardening.blogspot.com/Comment
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My tea tubes are releasing about half a jar of juice per week.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Last year I had it brewing in a couple of builder's buckets for about 4-6 weeks. Strained the putrid concoction into plastic bottles, which I mainly used during the height if the summer/growing season.
The results were amazing - however adjacent plot holders are still not talking to me...........because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)
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I've go some in a bucket with a lid on from last year that I forgot about.
Does anyone know if it's still ok to use?Comment
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It's only meant to keep for a few weeks but I'm sure it won't do any harm.Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderfulComment
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I'm wondering what the reasoning is?Originally posted by Bal View Post
My teas are topped up with fresh leaves and more water all year roundAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I read somewhere five days is all you needComment
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I think that's when you're going to be drinking it yourselfOriginally posted by Bal View Post
Location....East Midlands.Comment
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Total idiot here when it ckomes to teas.....can someone point me in the right direction for brewing and how to use please?Last edited by Greenleaves; 05-05-2014, 05:54 PM.Comment
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My teas are topped up with fresh leaves and more water all year round[/QUOTE]
How exactly do you make your tea TS, please?Comment
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Greenleaves - I followed the simple Monty Don method last year, and the results were amazing.
1 builders bucket filled with chopped up stingy nettle leaves and stalks (avoid seeds if possible). I left it for around 4 weeks. I then used it as a feed - diluted to about 1:5, every fortnight for my 'greens' - Brassica, etc.
I did the exact same using comfrey for those bearing fruit, and especially tomatoes.
They also provided my plot with a lovely aroma resembling a mix of roses and elderberry - much to the delight of my neighbours........because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)
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I brew mine in a big homebrew barrel with a tap on. I keep adding water and fresh nettles as I use it.
Which crops does it work best on, and are any to be avoided?Comment
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Yes, that's the smell alright! Not at all like an open sewer... ;DOriginally posted by KevinM67 View Posthttp://mudandgluts.com - growing fruit and veg in suburbiaComment
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