Common Hemp Nettle
Galeopsis tetrahitfam. Lamiaceae
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Pl. 66AA — Galeopsis tetrahit
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IOverview
Overview
Common Hemp Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to Nepal. This annual forb or herb can grow up to one meter in height and thrives in moist conditions with light, medium, or heavy soil types. Known for its edible and medicinal properties, it has been utilized by humans for various purposes. Its distinctive feature includes a light energy rating of 5/10, indicating it is not overly demanding in terms of environmental factors such as sunlight and water. Common Hemp Nettle can be grown in soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, making it adaptable to a range of garden settings while providing both culinary and therapeutic benefits.
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What is Common Hemp Nettle?
Common Hemp Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to Nepal. This annual forb or herb can grow up to one meter in height and thrives in moist conditions with light, medium, or heavy soil types.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Common Hemp Nettle thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It requires full sun or partial shade and is an annual forb/herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. For propagation, sow seeds directly into the garden bed after all danger of frost has passed. This plant is hardy in temperate regions. Ensure it gets regular watering, especially during dry spells, as it prefers moist soil.
Light
5/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
Soil pH
5.5–6.5
For first-time growers
How to grow Common Hemp Nettle for the first time
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Start with Common Hemp Nettle for a simple and rewarding gardening experience.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, a trowel, garden gloves.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost, or start seeds indoors about 4 weeks before planting out.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with moist, well-draining soil. Amend your garden bed with compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep and 30 cm apart. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly to maintain moisture levels. Pinch back stems for bushier growth and to prevent flowering.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune regularly to encourage new growth and keep the plant compact. Remove any dead leaves or flowers as they appear.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in too dry soil, neglecting regular pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:Fiberoil
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe21 regions
native (21)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia1 region
native (1)Nepal
Broader regions
native:Baltic States, Czechoslovakia
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