Forage Of The Month: nettle seeds
Forage Of The Month: nettle seeds
Nettles are a truly amazing plant. Last year I found out about the 'super food' that is nettle seeds, & have been making the most of the nettle patch at the end of the garden ever since.They're pokey wee things & some people find them very stimulating, so go easy to begin with. Full of fantastic nutritional and medicinal properties, now's the time to start harvesting.
Gather green seeds (rather than brown or black ones); cut the whole stem and hang them for a few days to let any wildlife escape. Once dry, strip off the strands of seeds and rub them through a sieve, then store in a jar. You can sprinkle them on your food (soups, salads, in sandwiches etc) or blend in smoothies with other ingredients. Take up to a teaspoon a day and see how you go.
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