It is believed one to ten pounds of ingested horsenettle can be fatal to a horse. The Carolina horsenettle is native to North America and is commonly found throughout the southeastern states. It is a member of the nightshade family and causes problems in grass pastures and hay fields. What Read more…
Nettles are an important ingredient in blood building mixes, such as my Iron Horse Formula, to treat anaemia or simply to boost the blood profile in performance horses. Are nettles Good for horses to eat? Also known as Urtica dioica if we’re being posh, nettle is great for boosting blood Read more…
Rich in vitamin C, iron, sodium, chlorophyll, protein and dietary fibre, nettles are a useful addition to feed if chopped and left to wilt or when made into a tonic. Can horses eat fresh nettles? Horses don’t usually eat stinging nettle, but if they lie down or roll on the Read more…
Horses don’t usually eat stinging nettle, but if they lie down or roll on the plant, glassy hairs from the plant’s leaves and stems cause a skin reaction characterized by wheals or hives and an intensely painful stinging sensation that may last 24 hours or more. How much nettle do Read more…
If you see this weed in your garden do not touch! The spiny stems of horsenettle will prick, and some people will develop allergic reactions. Can nettles be toxic? Stinging nettle is generally considered safe when used as directed. Occasional side effects include mild stomach upset, fluid retention, sweating, diarrhea, Read more…
All parts of the plant are poisonous, with the level of solanine being highest in the fall. Toxicity of these plants varies depending upon the maturity, environment and portion of the plant ingested. The berries are the most toxic when they are mature. Are Nettles poisonous? Stinging nettle is generally Read more…
Horsenettle is a toxic plant, however, reports of animal poisoning are very rare. Usually, most animals tend to stay away due to its sharp prickles that can cause injury in the mouth and food pipe. A toxic component, a glycoalkaloid known as solanine, occurs in varying concentrations in different plant Read more…
Chemical control is perhaps the most effective method for horsenettle management. Herbicides containing aminopyralid (Milestone, Milestone VM, and Milestone VM Plus/Capstone), or picloram (Grazon P +D) can effectively control horsenettle. What is picloram herbicide? Picloram is a systemic herbicide used to control deeply rooted herbaceous weeds and woody plants in Read more…
How to Grow and Care For Horsetail Common Name Horsetail, rough horsetail, scouring rush Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral to acidic Hardiness Zones 4–9, USA Does lime kill horsetail? Dolomite lime acts as a horsetail weed killer when applied to the Read more…
perennial. Horsenettle is a perennial species from the Solanaceae family (nightshade). New plants emerge readily from seeds as well as creeping rootstocks. How do you identify Horsenettle? An herbaceous, broadleaf plant with a stem height varying from 1 to 3 feet. Leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong to oval with lobed margins, Read more…