OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Nettles as an indicator of nitrogen-rich soil
Lots of nettles growing together hint at nitrogen-rich soil.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Look for a stand of nettles by the path or in a clearing.
- If many nettles grow together, take it as a hint of nitrogen in the soil.
Sources
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- t-online.de (opens in a new tab)
So deuten viele Brennnesseln darauf hin, dass die Erde reich an Stickstoff ist.





