I want to pick nettles now but all the websites say no!

Mojisola

Angelina-M wrote: »

I make a nice spinach pasta with frozen spinach and I thought dried may work the same.

It's always worth experimenting - especially when the leaves are free. Try drying some and seeing how it works out.

pigpen

dried would work for soup or seasoning but I'd add to dishes dry like herbs.

I'd freeze what will fit and dry what won't.

I want mint.. for my new spudatoes and things.. but I just seem to kill it off at the first opportunity!

Mojisola

pigpen wrote: »

I want mint.. for my new spudatoes and things.. but I just seem to kill it off at the first opportunity!

I've never met anyone who can kill off mint! The usual problem is that it spreads and tries to take over the garden.

pigpen

I can kill dandelions.. lol.. I'm just talented!

Mojisola

pigpen wrote: »

I want mint.. for my new spudatoes and things.. but I just seem to kill it off at the first opportunity!

pigpen wrote: »

I can kill dandelions.. lol.. I'm just talented!

Ever thought of going into business as a natural weedkiller? :rotfl:

skintmum2012

I have wanted to make Nettle Soup but thought it was not ok to pick them now. After this thread I shall go and make my soup thank you op Does anyone know of a good book on foraging as often on Dog walks I feel I am walking by things that could safe me money if I just knew what they where.

Seakay

if you are going to freeze nettles it's best to do it like spinach ie blanche, squeeze out all water and freeze or blanche, chop finely, cook down with or without seasoning, freeze.

lucyhope

Mojisola wrote: »

I've never met anyone who can kill off mint! The usual problem is that it spreads and tries to take over the garden.

I can kill silk plants, I'm mega talented!:rotfl:

Angelina-M

Seakay wrote: »

if you are going to freeze nettles it's best to do it like spinach ie blanche, squeeze out all water and freeze or blanche, chop finely, cook down with or without seasoning, freeze.

I never blanch spinach before freezing, actually I do very little to it except bang it in the freezer. However I have it in my smoothies so its all blended up and doesn't make a difference what it looks like. Otherwise its just in a pasta so it gets all mushed up. I'm a fan of doing as least prep as possible :rotfl: