How to Identify Stinging Nettles | Home Grown | Edible Weeds

I thought I’ll do a part 2 of the Edible Weed series.

Check out part 1 which is Sow Thistle

Currently we have sow thistles and stinging nettles in abundance.

Hence I thought I’ll share with you how we harvest and prepare it.

What does it taste like? Spinach without the need to care for it;)

Base on Base on healing weeds blog stinging nettles are rich in iron, silicon, magnesium, potassium, vitamins A and C. Dried nettles may contain up to 40% protein.

Stinging nettles are known for medicinal their qualities such as

NOTE: PLEASE use gloves when handling stinging nettles as they will sting you! If you scroll down you’ll see the silicon stingers.

Scroll down  or “Continue reading →” to see more photos on how to identify the stinging nettles and nutrition information.

Enjoy,
Grace-yi

With the help of the above photos. See if you can identify the stinging nettles in among the other weeds. Scroll down for the answer.

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It contains, per 100 g

•  mg of vitamin C
•  mg of Calcium
• mg of Iron.

The dried leaves contain up to 28 g of protein per 100 g – a great nutritional supplement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that we can identify the weeds, How to Prepare and cook Stinging Nettles