nettle
Nutrient bomb and bacterial brake
Nettles are generally considered a troublesome weed. They leave itchy pustules on the skin when they come into contact and are particularly annoying when you're out in nature in shorts. Nevertheless, the nettle is a very useful plant that is often used in the kitchen, naturopathy and in the garden.The stinging nettle is a real cosmopolitan because it is found all over the world. It shows on each continent where the soil is particularly rich in nitrogen. That is why they are counted among the indicator plants, from which conclusions can be drawn about the soil conditions.
The stinging nettle genus includes around 45 different species and is used in a variety of ways around the world. It is possible, for example, to obtain a kind of "linen" from its fibres, like from flax.
Our nettle season starts around April
The nettle contains an active ingredient in its leaves that inhibits the growth of bacteria. In the past, a handful of nettle leaves were added to freshly milked milk to make it last longer. Some foods such as fresh meat or fish used to be wrapped in nettle leaves to extend their shelf life.The garden weed contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits and is also rich in minerals such as iron, potassium and magnesium and phytochemicals such as flavonoids. The flavonoids, together with the potassium, ensure the dehydrating effect of the leaves. Surprisingly, stinging nettles are also high in protein, so the leaves have some added value and are worth trying in the kitchen.100 g of fresh nettle leaves contain a similar amount of protein as the same amount of fresh legumes,namely up to 8 g. The seeds are also edible and are eaten when roasted.
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