Hundreds of facts
Verified facts about the botany, history and amazing properties of nettle.
Mobile app
Kropyva
Interesting facts about the plant and its uses
Discover the amazing world of nettle — a plant people have valued for thousands of years. Hundreds of verified facts and practical tips in one app.
Features
What is inside the app
An easy way to learn something new about nettle every day.
Practical uses
Cooking, medicine, textiles, gardening — useful tips for every day.
Fact of the day
A new fact every day — expand your knowledge effortlessly.
Two languages
Ukrainian and English — choose the interface language you prefer.
Facts
Try it yourself
Here are a few facts you will find in the app.
Nettle contains more vitamin C than oranges.
Uses
How nettle is used
The four main areas the app covers.
Cooking
Green borscht, tea and pesto — young nettle replaces spinach once blanched.
Medicine
Nettle herbal tea is a traditional source of iron and a natural tonic.
Textiles
Nettle fibre was used to make fabric, rope and even uniforms.
Gardening
Fermented nettle infusion is a natural fertiliser and plant protector.
Download
Get Kropyva
The app is available for iOS and Android.
Free · No ads · Works offline