Meet STINGING NETTLE SEEDS = Perky Superfood: Learn to ID, Harvest & Use
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Meet STINGING NETTLE SEEDS! Join me in this late summer moment as we focus on health-boosting NETTLE SEED ID, harvest and use.
This fiery, wild edible, scientifically referred to as Urtica dioica, is a perennial of the Urticaceae family. It’s leaf is a delicious wild food and potent herbal medicine-a prime example of where food and medicine meet.
However, today we focus on its SEEDS (not leaf). Right now its seeds it can be consumed as a potent tonic food to boost adrenal and kidney health. It is energizing and immunomodulating to be consumed in small amounts.
What does boosting adrenal health mean? Generally speaking, it means helping our immune systems respond appropriately to stress. This can mean calming inflammation both in the musculoskeletal system and in the upper respiratory system. It can also mean boosting our energy, and increasing stamina; but of course- not in place of a healthy diet, deep restorative sleep, and appropriate activity.
These potent green seeds are eaten in very small amounts. They have a crunchy texture and a subtle flavor that suggests a raw peanut / raw green bean.
Dose can vary, I say nibble about ¼ teaspoon; others say 1-3 teaspoons.
They can be eaten fresh, or dried, or tinctured for later use.
Gather them while they are green and vibrant; not yet browning.
This plant does sting, so protect yourself if desired. FYI, the seeds also gently sting my tongue.
LOOK FOR nettle in full sun to part shade in moist fertile soil. Often found in meadows, gardens, compost piles, riverbanks, and woodland openings and edges. USDA Hardiness Zones (USDA): 4-8(9) Found throughout the temperate zones of the world.
In this lesson we feature the monoecious subspecies Urtica dioica subspecies gracilis native to the USA where male (staminate) and female (carpellate) flowers are on the same plant. Urtica dioica subspecies dioica is a native of Eurasia and is dioecious with male (staminate) flowers and female (carpellate) flowers on different plants.
Stinging nettle is a persistent perennial with roots that run about sprouting new plants. And so while it also reproduces by seed, harvesting some should not pose any threat.
Don’t forget to view our other stinging nettle videos on nettle roots, nettle shoots and nettle infusions.
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This the best video on plant identification I've ever seen
So glad! I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you Dina. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. I am UK based and am glad you went into further detail as I thought I had misunderstood how the males and females were different plants...which they are here! I like your simple, no nonsense, real approach. Refreshing for social media!!
Thanks, Suzi, for your comment. Enjoy the channel!
What a gifted teacher you are!!!! Thank you for sharing the gift.
Thank you, Connie, for your comment. Enjoy the channel.
This is the first of your videos I've seen - absolutely lovely to watch, so informative and thorough and so relaxing. Thanks :)
Thank you, Megan, for your comment. Enjoy the channel.
Thank you for your knowledge. Your work is good
Thanks, George, for your comment. Enjoy the videos!
Thank you! I love nettles
Yes!!!
I’m so excited to try these seeds. I know a nice patch to pick from here in eastern Massachusetts. BTW your grape arbor is a beautiful backdrop.
Thanks for your comment. Enjoy the seeds. Yes, the grapes a beautiful this year!
Thanks for using Latin name. Wood nettle is the common name in New England. These are easier to harvest with bare hands. It's cousin...not so much. I have not harvested seed yet so thanks for useful video.
Thanks for your comment.
I like the video, greetings from Indonesia
Glad you like the video. Thanks for the greetings from Indonesia!
It does pretty well here in the subtropics of Queensland too. It is well in seed right now in early September. The algorithm is timely!!
Thanks, good to know the timing in Queensland.
I would recommend this for psoriasis. It works 💯
Thanks, and how do you use it?
@@DinaFalconi the stinging action of the nettles stimutes nervous system in a calm way unlike other stimulants via "stinging" ive met others in my local town who have arthritus and other tendon problems and it has helped return feeling and thus blood nurishment to that area. Rejuvenating that tissue. The Natives here also used it to purify parts of the body. Simply be stung by the nettle and wash over mildly cold water. I would identify based off the leaf veins like you said and edges as ive found the shapes vary quiet often throughout regions and seasons. Hope that was helpful have a lovely night.🙏
@@Eden894HisBiome Thanks, good to read your comment!
Great video. I must have the European variety growing as there are definite separate male stalks (plain and 'singular' flower, so to speak) and the more 'full and frilly' female flower stalks. Thank you ~
Thanks! Cool so you have the Urtica dioica subspecies dioica.
Wow, love the information, clear and helpful to sort out which type I have here. Thank you for your time to teach us. However, the video light was a little weird, it was good view and then the light faded and brightened again. Thank you again for this tutorial
Hello Tammie, thanks for your comment. Glad the info is helpful. I'll look into the lighting, but keep in mind that we film in outside in real daylight with many variables shifting the lighting situation. Enjoy the videos!
@@DinaFalconi that is so true, that explains it. Anyway it just made my eyes cross, the info is super clear to understand. 👍
Excelent video, started a bed this spring,and man in 2 months it took off,plan to mix with my soapwort for shampoo,in hopes to curb my hair loss,but at same time still amazin for me,add in my soups,etc
Hello Andrew, thanks for your comment.
This was so helpful! I've been watching this species all summer, trying to figure out which one is male and female. 😂 Now I know why, I was so confused! Thank you so much!
Glad!
OMGGGG!!!!!😮 I JUST Found this video n boi it came at just the righg time for my adrenal n kidney problems do am definitely trying this both eating n drinking it ,,, am from Trinidad in the Caribbean normally I'll just boil the whole plant roots n all. thank you ,your information is very welcome Martha.
Oh its Wednesday May 8 2024 ...hmmmmm
Thanks for your comment!
Hello Dina, I am new to the nettles and looking to harvest, dry and make different kinds of tea from it. I had 2 cups of fresh tea today and hope it helps my arthritis. Thanks for all this wonderful info.
Kari from Canada
Hello Kari, thanks for your comment. Enjoy the nettle! And all our videos!
Please Note: Admiral Butterfly caterpillars eat nettles. If you see folded leaves, leave the plant as it is home to an Admiral
Thank you, Sarah, yes! Good to keep that in mind.
Or added protein in my soups
I harvested these perky superfood treasures three weeks ago. I used female seeds that were in clusters and added 1/4 cup to my gluten-free banana bread using oat flour. instead of wheat flour. It was just wonderful! Dense, moist, and full of flavor! I enjoy all your videos, Dina. What do you make with them?
Thank you! Love your nettle seed banana bread! I tend to just eat them straight, nibbling them here and there.
Try them in soups. In tomato soup, lentil soup chicken soup etc etc
Thank you for this video. I like the info you shared and atmosphere of the whole video. I am interested in more info how to distinguish seeds from flowers. It is hard for me to see the difference and don't want to do a mistake during harvest. I am from Europe so will need to find a female plant to harvest them
Hello Anton, thanks for your comment. In this nettle seed video, go to timecode 4:40 to see what flowers vs seeds look like. Happy foraging!
Hi Dina, I'm really enjoying your video's. I live in south eastern Ontario Canada, I've been diagosed with prostate cancer, and type one diabetes and am trying to find ways of overcoming these naturally. Is there anything you could suggest. Thanks so much for your video's and take care.
Thanks for your comment. Wondering if you can get in touch with a holistic healthcare practitioner in you area that you can work with. That would be the best approach. Please note that I am not able to suggest anything specific for you here in this format. Sending healing wishes.
Hi Dina, My Mom and I love your videos! My nettles are full of seed right now. How often do you recommend eating 1/4 tsp of nettle seed? Daily? I will try putting some in my dehydrator for future. Thanks, Martha
Hello Martha, good to hear from you! So glad you and your Mom are enjoying the videos! Yes, you can eat a 1/4 teaspoon daily for a spell, but really it depends on you; what health issues you are working on, etc.
I just came across this video, found it very informative! It is Sept 2023, very new to foraging. Recently just found the stinging nettle. I cut it back brought, it home dried it out on acid free paper. Collected the seeds(about a teaspoon). Do I wait till next spring to plant?
Welcome to the foraging realm!
For planting, I prefer to divide plants and transplant them rather than planting seeds. It's very successful for me this way. I don't have much experience with planting from seed; but here is some info from Strictly Medicinal Seeds: "This seed will germinate in cold soils (slowly) or in warm soils (quickly). Nettles is very easy to grow from seeds-sprinkle on the surface, press in firmly, keep moist and in the light, and watch the magic happen. Thin or transplant to 1 to 2 feet apart. Nettles grows best in a nitrogen-rich soil."
Hi Dina. Here in Oregon zone 7. I harvest stinging nettle flowers from my Mom plant, my plants I haven't seen any flowers (weird) I made a tincture with the flowers and a few leaves, but I am confused, since I wasnt sure if it was the flowers or seeds that can be tincture. Seinf your video and other videos, I think what I tincture is the flower form. Do you think is still good to use the flower form tincture or should I discarded. Thank you.
Yes, good to use flowers too.
Can you eat the seeds when drinking the tea or should you strain your tea before drinking? Thank you
Thanks, I usually eat the seeds on their own. I make nettle infusion with the leaves (not seeds), strain out the leaves and then drink. Info on harvesting for tea: czcams.com/video/MdSKPI5OM8w/video.html and making an infusion: czcams.com/video/AHdo8c8c1x8/video.html
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Thank you!
Hey, is it bad to take more than 1/4 teaspoons a day ? Love your channel!
Thanks, depends on who is eating and for what reason, so not sure.... but a touch more should be okay.
Hello love you videos I have a stinging nettle patch and was wondering if I clipped all the new growth tips in spring will that harm my patch?
Thanks for watching and appreciating my videos! I do clip the tips and it doesn't seem to harm the plants.
@@DinaFalconi thanks again 🤙🏻
Is there a use for quack grass?? I have a lot to eradicate from my yard/garden/orchard....it seems a shame to destroy it, being such a strong plant, but it's VERY weedy and crowds out the plants that I want to grow.
Good question. I don't know of any quack grass uses, but good to keep researching since it is so abundant.
When is the best time to harvest for seedling?
Thanks, to harvest for planting, harvest after this green stage shown in the video for eating; which is when the seeds are full formed, dry and hard. But, I suggest digging up root divisions for propagating, rather than seeding (which is much more iffy).
Are you located in US?
You should start a private school. Raise donations or apply for grants to buy land, create cabins and do like a summer camp for adults or children on wild plants. I'd attend, donate and send my kids if they were young enough. When you have an educational platform you qualify to be tax free.
Yes, I'm in New York state. Thanks for your enthusiasm! You may want to sign up for my weekly newsletter which keeps in the foraging loop, and also informs you of the classes I offer. You can sign up here: www.inthewild.kitchen/newsletter Enjoy the channel!
mau order netle seed
Not sure of you question, but thinking you'd like to order nettle seeds. Do you want them for planting or for eating?
What is the ratio for tincturing nettle?
For tincturing the seed, I aim for about 1:2.5; seed to menstruum ratio. Menstruum ranges from 50% to 75% alcohol. Other herbalists use a 1:5 seed to menstruum ratio. Hope this helps.
@@DinaFalconi it does help. Thank you, Dina.
Thank you for this. I wonder though, all my nettle seeds either have white at the ends or a touch of brown petal. The seeds themselves look exactly like yours otherwise but none have NO petal or bit of something attached. Can these still be harvested?
Thanks, and not sure what you are seeing, therefore hard for me to comment. Can you send a pic. You can dm it to me over at Instagram: instagram.com/foragingandfeasting/
@@DinaFalconi I'm sorry, I don't have a cell phone and no longer do apps. Just the laptop and You Tube. Too bad I can't put a photo here. They looks exactly like the seeds in your video but with a tip of brown or white leaf or petal sticking out at the tips of each seed.
Hmmm..... perhaps it's the remnant of the flower.
@@DinaFalconi I took a better look and I think the is what it is and they are just not "ripe" yet as the tiny bit of brown flower is still clinging and the seeds are not as plump as the ones you've shown. Thank you!
Can I use stinging nettle leaves during
Seeding...I here not
To ...from june to oct..
Thanks for your comment. Once nettle goes to seed, best to use the seed. Leaf no longer optimal.
Ours in California
No way could u touch them!
I pointed finger and barley touched stem
To recieve a bad sting.
Our variety is heavily laden w seeds.
Which fall out easily when just trying to pick!
I ended up picking a big bag for only to find that most the seats at falling-out and I had husks mostly instead of seeds
Thanks for commenting. Wow, yours sounds so stingy!
I am confused about the husks minus seeds left in your bag. The green seeds I have here don't seem to have a visible, or certainly not loose husk. Can you send me a pick of what you have there?
Is there a reason to only eat a quarter teaspoon?
Thanks for your comment. This is how I was taught to eat them. Although other herbalist suggests a larger amount: 1-3 teaspoons. Start small and see how you feel.
@@DinaFalconi thank you Dina! I will
How much price needs ya full details send message
Thanks, but I don't sell nettle seeds. I think that is what you are asking for....
Do we eat 1/4 of a teaspoon a day? Please reply
Thanks, yes, if / when needed.
@@DinaFalconi wow, I heard someone say take a full teaspoon three times a day? Was that the wrong information?
@@DinaFalconi and do I just swallow it or do I bite them when I take the spoonful
I thought the male and female plants were separate.
Thanks, Danielle, for your comment. I share this info in the video and the show notes: "In this lesson we feature the monoecious subspecies Urtica dioica subspecies gracilis native to the USA where male (staminate) and female (carpellate) flowers are on the same plant. Urtica dioica subspecies dioica is a native of Eurasia and is dioecious with male (staminate) flowers and female (carpellate) flowers on different plants." Let me know if you have any more questions.
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