Nettles

[ilaifire]

Does anyone know where around the Madison region I can find stinging nettles?

Comments

[thoraofthenord]

Off the beaten path, probably. Though, only really large parks won't be plant-species groomed, as even state parks do prairie/etc burning for control.

And...why, are you going to pad someone's pillow with them? XD

[ilaifire]

No, for eating.

[thoraofthenord]

Haha, I figured. =P My father says he has a very good recipe for nettles. More devious plans would be more entertaining, though...

[msmcknittington]

Um, you should be able to find that pretty much anywhere that isn't very well taken care of. They're not very big yet -- 4-6 inches tall maybe -- so they're not going to be obvious. They like to grow in shady, brushy areas.

[reneekytokorpi]

I don't know about here, but there are huge patches of them at my parents. In a few weeks they'll be tall enough to be easily identifiable, and if I go out there then I can pick them for you? Everything is a little slower growing out there because of the lack of sun in the valley...

[splott]

Live or dead?
Dead & dried, try community Pharmacy bulk section.

[ilaifire]

Preferably live, since that is free. They don't so much sting me as just tingle so I don't mind picking them.

[naughtyaelf]

Or you can get them at the farmer's market. I bought three bunches yesterday. and I plan on buying seeds so I can grow my own! :) mmmmmm, nettles and ramps in a quiche with bacon. ah spring, how I love thee!