Where to get Nettles

RobAMerc

hi,

anyone know where I can buy these.
I am not sure I want to pick them round where I live - might have a doggy pee taste off them !

I want to try nettle soup.

Thanks
Rob

brianthebard

Its the wrong time of year for them, wait til March at least and pick some yourself. I don't know if many dogs like to risk stinging their bollocks when they go for a whizz, most animals tend to leave nettles alone in my experience, which is why they do so well.

(I'm a culchie, I know this stuff).

RobAMerc

brianthebard wrote: »

Its the wrong time of year for them, wait til March at least and pick some yourself. I don't know if many dogs like to risk stinging their bollocks when they go for a whizz, most animals tend to leave nettles alone in my experience, which is why they do so well.

(I'm a culchie, I know this stuff).

Makes sense I suppose lol
I dont need that many so I dunno if I'll have to wait about till SPring.

Thanks for the tip though

rockbeer

Come and clear a load out of my garden if you like

coisaille

When you're picking nettles its best to just pick the tops - thats why its better to wait till spring for new fresh growth, nettles this time of year will probably be a bit tough and bitter - not great for soup! (another culchie)

padraig71

Pick them in May when they are young and light green. I made some nettle soup as an experiment this year and it was good. Pick with rubber gloves, then blanch with boiling water to remove the sting before chopping up.

NextSteps

padraig71 wrote: »

Pick them in May when they are young and light green. I made some nettle soup as an experiment this year and it was good. Pick with rubber gloves, then blanch with boiling water to remove the sting before chopping up.

Or let them wilt. Nettle soup is lovely!

brianthebard

Nettles are an absolutely fantastic substitute for cabbage btw.

olaola

A good few down by the canal... rat fresh