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June: Leaves are full and mature, flowering and growth continue.
Round-leaved nettle is widely used in traditional medicine and cuisine of Mediterranean countries. It is considered effective for strengthening health and detoxification.
Grows in sunny locations, prefers fertile soils. Leaves and stems have stinging hairs, so handle with care when harvesting. Optimal harvesting time is spring and early summer.
Harvest young leaves in spring before flowering. Best collected in the morning during dry weather to preserve benefits.
Use gloves during harvesting because of stinging hairs on leaves. Cut tops to encourage new shoots growth.
Processing includes scalding leaves with boiling water or short heat treatment to remove sting. Leaves can be dried for teas and infusions.
Round-leaved nettle soup (Boiling)
Nutritious spring soup with mild flavor
Nutritious spring soup with mild flavor
1. Wash 200 g young leaves, scald with boiling water.
2. Sauté onion, add vegetable broth and potatoes, boil 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more minutes.
4. Serve with herbs and sour cream if desired.
2. Sauté onion, add vegetable broth and potatoes, boil 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more minutes.
4. Serve with herbs and sour cream if desired.
Round-leaved nettle tea (Brewing)
Tonic and cleansing drink
Tonic and cleansing drink
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
Nettle fritters (Frying)
Healthy and tasty nettle fritters
Healthy and tasty nettle fritters
1. Boil 250 g leaves, chop finely.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
Fresh nettle salad (Fresh)
Refreshing salad with light flavor
Refreshing salad with light flavor
1. Scald 150 g leaves with boiling water, cool.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.