This the best video on plant identification I've ever seen
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
So glad! I appreciate the feedback.
@mikeharrington55934 ай бұрын
The European nettle female plant has pendulous seed clusters, its male counterpart has shorter horizontal clusters that look like seeds but when you see male & female plants together the difference is quite clear enabling you to identify the female seeds you want to harvest.
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jamiesplinter87583 ай бұрын
Yeah they are clearly different once u have seen ghem a few times side by side the seeds are like grape clusters and a dark green if u find a great patch @@DinaFalconi
@serdalkaptan2 ай бұрын
The information you give us newbie foragers is definitely precious. I had no idea about the Euro and American nettle difference nor how to collect the seeds properly. Thank you very much.
@DinaFalconi2 ай бұрын
Most welcome. Please enjoy the rest of the videos on the channel.
@connieyarab7289 Жыл бұрын
What a gifted teacher you are!!!! Thank you for sharing the gift.
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Connie, for your comment. Enjoy the channel.
@Suzitao2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dina. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. I am UK based and am glad you went into further detail as I thought I had misunderstood how the males and females were different plants...which they are here! I like your simple, no nonsense, real approach. Refreshing for social media!!
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Suzi, for your comment. Enjoy the channel!
@meganscott2636 Жыл бұрын
This is the first of your videos I've seen - absolutely lovely to watch, so informative and thorough and so relaxing. Thanks :)
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Megan, for your comment. Enjoy the channel.
@sherrycolwell95913 жыл бұрын
I harvested these perky superfood treasures three weeks ago. I used female seeds that were in clusters and added 1/4 cup to my gluten-free banana bread using oat flour. instead of wheat flour. It was just wonderful! Dense, moist, and full of flavor! I enjoy all your videos, Dina. What do you make with them?
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love your nettle seed banana bread! I tend to just eat them straight, nibbling them here and there.
@svelanikolova57762 жыл бұрын
Try them in soups. In tomato soup, lentil soup chicken soup etc etc
@batcactus60466 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I recently inherited some nettle plants after getting the side-eye from nurseries for years. Such good information about my spikey new friends.
@DinaFalconi6 ай бұрын
Glad! And here are our other nettle videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5W2fIN_arSAbtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nHoGuZbchkrpo and kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2ZXpefhdqMeqc
@batcactus60466 ай бұрын
@@DinaFalconi thank you- I just saw the first flowers on my plants.
@DinaFalconi6 ай бұрын
@@batcactus6046 Nice!
@suncatblue4 ай бұрын
You’re good. Underrated. Thank you.
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
Thanks for appreciating! Be well!
@karrskarrАй бұрын
Superb narratives, and production! Subbed LIKE
@DinaFalconiАй бұрын
Thank you! So glad you appreciate the videos!
@tammiew9302 жыл бұрын
Wow, love the information, clear and helpful to sort out which type I have here. Thank you for your time to teach us. However, the video light was a little weird, it was good view and then the light faded and brightened again. Thank you again for this tutorial
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Hello Tammie, thanks for your comment. Glad the info is helpful. I'll look into the lighting, but keep in mind that we film in outside in real daylight with many variables shifting the lighting situation. Enjoy the videos!
@tammiew9302 жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi that is so true, that explains it. Anyway it just made my eyes cross, the info is super clear to understand. 👍
@freethoth Жыл бұрын
It does pretty well here in the subtropics of Queensland too. It is well in seed right now in early September. The algorithm is timely!!
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good to know the timing in Queensland.
@MsKariSmith2 жыл бұрын
Hello Dina, I am new to the nettles and looking to harvest, dry and make different kinds of tea from it. I had 2 cups of fresh tea today and hope it helps my arthritis. Thanks for all this wonderful info. Kari from Canada
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Hello Kari, thanks for your comment. Enjoy the nettle! And all our videos!
@megstout7229 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! I've been watching this species all summer, trying to figure out which one is male and female. 😂 Now I know why, I was so confused! Thank you so much!
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Glad!
@timothylongmore73254 ай бұрын
Glad I found this. I've been collecting seed from my nettles ( I thought). I'd collected spent male flowers. Good to know. Now waiting for actual seed.
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
Hello Timothy, glad this info is helpful!
@timothylongmore73254 ай бұрын
@@DinaFalconi Your welcome and thank you for the reply. Nettles are my "plant of the year" I try to learn a few new plants and mushrooms to my body of knowledge every year.
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
@@timothylongmore7325 Great way to learn. Also since you are focused on nettle, perhaps you'd like these other nettle videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2ZXpefhdqMeqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nHoGuZbchkrpo and
@moyxamantoysman8 ай бұрын
I would recommend this for psoriasis. It works 💯
@DinaFalconi8 ай бұрын
Thanks, and how do you use it?
@Edenmm7 ай бұрын
@@DinaFalconi the stinging action of the nettles stimutes nervous system in a calm way unlike other stimulants via "stinging" ive met others in my local town who have arthritus and other tendon problems and it has helped return feeling and thus blood nurishment to that area. Rejuvenating that tissue. The Natives here also used it to purify parts of the body. Simply be stung by the nettle and wash over mildly cold water. I would identify based off the leaf veins like you said and edges as ive found the shapes vary quiet often throughout regions and seasons. Hope that was helpful have a lovely night.🙏
@DinaFalconi7 ай бұрын
@@Edenmm Thanks, good to read your comment!
@christinaplaisted95635 ай бұрын
Brilliant video thankyou I live in Britain, and have been harvesting the seeds for a while now and I injoy there allso eat the .leaves yes bet wash first lol 💚💚💚
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy foraging & feasting!
@karokaron2802 Жыл бұрын
I like the video, greetings from Indonesia
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video. Thanks for the greetings from Indonesia!
@Jimdandy-w8c7 ай бұрын
Excelent video, started a bed this spring,and man in 2 months it took off,plan to mix with my soapwort for shampoo,in hopes to curb my hair loss,but at same time still amazin for me,add in my soups,etc
@DinaFalconi7 ай бұрын
Hello Andrew, thanks for your comment.
@gpayneinc2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge. Your work is good
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, George, for your comment. Enjoy the videos!
@MyMsParis3 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to try these seeds. I know a nice patch to pick from here in eastern Massachusetts. BTW your grape arbor is a beautiful backdrop.
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Enjoy the seeds. Yes, the grapes a beautiful this year!
@sarahmacdonald11432 жыл бұрын
Please Note: Admiral Butterfly caterpillars eat nettles. If you see folded leaves, leave the plant as it is home to an Admiral
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sarah, yes! Good to keep that in mind.
@Jimdandy-w8c7 ай бұрын
Or added protein in my soups
@sarahstrong71744 ай бұрын
Peacock Butterflies too. @@DinaFalconi
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
@@sarahstrong7174 Wonderful!
@lorifrisone6253 ай бұрын
I have a patch in my yard. Can I collect all the green seeds now and dry them? Will they be as good once dried? Or would freezing them be better?
@DinaFalconi3 ай бұрын
Hello Lori, Yes, drying should keep them well (it's what I tend to do) but you could freeze too if you like. Not sure which is more potent.
@marthacheo6289 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dina, My Mom and I love your videos! My nettles are full of seed right now. How often do you recommend eating 1/4 tsp of nettle seed? Daily? I will try putting some in my dehydrator for future. Thanks, Martha
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Hello Martha, good to hear from you! So glad you and your Mom are enjoying the videos! Yes, you can eat a 1/4 teaspoon daily for a spell, but really it depends on you; what health issues you are working on, etc.
@12antonm2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I like the info you shared and atmosphere of the whole video. I am interested in more info how to distinguish seeds from flowers. It is hard for me to see the difference and don't want to do a mistake during harvest. I am from Europe so will need to find a female plant to harvest them
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Hello Anton, thanks for your comment. In this nettle seed video, go to timecode 4:40 to see what flowers vs seeds look like. Happy foraging!
@Dreamluver458 ай бұрын
OMGGGG!!!!!😮 I JUST Found this video n boi it came at just the righg time for my adrenal n kidney problems do am definitely trying this both eating n drinking it ,,, am from Trinidad in the Caribbean normally I'll just boil the whole plant roots n all. thank you ,your information is very welcome Martha. Oh its Wednesday May 8 2024 ...hmmmmm
@DinaFalconi8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment!
@Redberryfarm8883 жыл бұрын
Great video. I must have the European variety growing as there are definite separate male stalks (plain and 'singular' flower, so to speak) and the more 'full and frilly' female flower stalks. Thank you ~
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Cool so you have the Urtica dioica subspecies dioica.
@janetwilken Жыл бұрын
I just came across this video, found it very informative! It is Sept 2023, very new to foraging. Recently just found the stinging nettle. I cut it back brought, it home dried it out on acid free paper. Collected the seeds(about a teaspoon). Do I wait till next spring to plant?
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the foraging realm! For planting, I prefer to divide plants and transplant them rather than planting seeds. It's very successful for me this way. I don't have much experience with planting from seed; but here is some info from Strictly Medicinal Seeds: "This seed will germinate in cold soils (slowly) or in warm soils (quickly). Nettles is very easy to grow from seeds-sprinkle on the surface, press in firmly, keep moist and in the light, and watch the magic happen. Thin or transplant to 1 to 2 feet apart. Nettles grows best in a nitrogen-rich soil."
@K.I.M.77773 ай бұрын
Question: Are the leaves useful for tea? It's September 2024, and tge climate where I live is exactly like Vermont or New York or Connecticut. I picked stinging nettle today but it didn't have a lot of seeds, as expected due to it being September. Can I use the leaves I picked today in a tea and do they have medicinal properties OR is it best to toss and get the seeds come Spring/Summer 2025? Thank you. Kim in Ottawa Ontario Canada.
@DinaFalconi3 ай бұрын
Hello Kim, yes, the leaves are useful for tea, see our videos here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5W2fIN_arSAbtk and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nHoGuZbchkrpo But the leaves are best harvested before flowers emerge. If the leaves you gathered looks like new growth (with no flowers or seeds), they could be good.
@tiffanywilkerson55693 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love nettles
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!
@Theorangeman.5 ай бұрын
How do you touch with out stinging
@DinaFalconi5 ай бұрын
Best to use gloves. And I do get stung sometimes, but if touched gently and with this patch of nettle, it's not too much of an issue.
@OneMound14 ай бұрын
My neighbor was going to be tossing out some nettle from her garden. It was tall and in seed. I volunteered to remove it so I could collect the seeds. I’ve never done this before. I simply placed a large bag over the top of the plants, tied it off and then cut the plant from the earth. Now it is hanging in my garage, upside down. I want to keep these seeds handy as part of my emergency survival seeds collection and storage. Is there anything that you can recommend that I do, or don’t do?
@DinaFalconi4 ай бұрын
Nice harvest! Once they are fully dry, store them in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container.
@teperikaetr Жыл бұрын
Hi Dina. Here in Oregon zone 7. I harvest stinging nettle flowers from my Mom plant, my plants I haven't seen any flowers (weird) I made a tincture with the flowers and a few leaves, but I am confused, since I wasnt sure if it was the flowers or seeds that can be tincture. Seinf your video and other videos, I think what I tincture is the flower form. Do you think is still good to use the flower form tincture or should I discarded. Thank you.
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Yes, good to use flowers too.
@davidkehr47303 жыл бұрын
Is there a use for quack grass?? I have a lot to eradicate from my yard/garden/orchard....it seems a shame to destroy it, being such a strong plant, but it's VERY weedy and crowds out the plants that I want to grow.
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Good question. I don't know of any quack grass uses, but good to keep researching since it is so abundant.
@niceglass6484 Жыл бұрын
Hello love you videos I have a stinging nettle patch and was wondering if I clipped all the new growth tips in spring will that harm my patch?
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and appreciating my videos! I do clip the tips and it doesn't seem to harm the plants.
@niceglass6484 Жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi thanks again 🤙🏻
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I wonder though, all my nettle seeds either have white at the ends or a touch of brown petal. The seeds themselves look exactly like yours otherwise but none have NO petal or bit of something attached. Can these still be harvested?
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks, and not sure what you are seeing, therefore hard for me to comment. Can you send a pic. You can dm it to me over at Instagram: instagram.com/foragingandfeasting/
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi I'm sorry, I don't have a cell phone and no longer do apps. Just the laptop and You Tube. Too bad I can't put a photo here. They looks exactly like the seeds in your video but with a tip of brown or white leaf or petal sticking out at the tips of each seed.
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Hmmm..... perhaps it's the remnant of the flower.
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi I took a better look and I think the is what it is and they are just not "ripe" yet as the tiny bit of brown flower is still clinging and the seeds are not as plump as the ones you've shown. Thank you!
@elyciarhiannarahman8 ай бұрын
Can you eat the seeds when drinking the tea or should you strain your tea before drinking? Thank you
@DinaFalconi8 ай бұрын
Thanks, I usually eat the seeds on their own. I make nettle infusion with the leaves (not seeds), strain out the leaves and then drink. Info on harvesting for tea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5W2fIN_arSAbtk and making an infusion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nHoGuZbchkrpo
@mahelena123 Жыл бұрын
When is the best time to harvest for seedling?
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks, to harvest for planting, harvest after this green stage shown in the video for eating; which is when the seeds are full formed, dry and hard. But, I suggest digging up root divisions for propagating, rather than seeding (which is much more iffy).
@tahummel4603 жыл бұрын
Hi Dina, I'm really enjoying your video's. I live in south eastern Ontario Canada, I've been diagosed with prostate cancer, and type one diabetes and am trying to find ways of overcoming these naturally. Is there anything you could suggest. Thanks so much for your video's and take care.
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Wondering if you can get in touch with a holistic healthcare practitioner in you area that you can work with. That would be the best approach. Please note that I am not able to suggest anything specific for you here in this format. Sending healing wishes.
@spreadlove7761 Жыл бұрын
Hey, is it bad to take more than 1/4 teaspoons a day ? Love your channel!
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks, depends on who is eating and for what reason, so not sure.... but a touch more should be okay.
@marthadoelle75856 ай бұрын
Thanks for using Latin name. Wood nettle is the common name in New England. These are easier to harvest with bare hands. It's cousin...not so much. I have not harvested seed yet so thanks for useful video.
@DinaFalconi6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@SaraPurvey3 жыл бұрын
What is the ratio for tincturing nettle?
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
For tincturing the seed, I aim for about 1:2.5; seed to menstruum ratio. Menstruum ranges from 50% to 75% alcohol. Other herbalists use a 1:5 seed to menstruum ratio. Hope this helps.
@SaraPurvey3 жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi it does help. Thank you, Dina.
@inggogadong8581 Жыл бұрын
mau order netle seed
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Not sure of you question, but thinking you'd like to order nettle seeds. Do you want them for planting or for eating?
@tiffanywilkerson55693 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason to only eat a quarter teaspoon?
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. This is how I was taught to eat them. Although other herbalist suggests a larger amount: 1-3 teaspoons. Start small and see how you feel.
@tiffanywilkerson55693 жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi thank you Dina! I will
@spreadlove7761 Жыл бұрын
Do we eat 1/4 of a teaspoon a day? Please reply
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes, if / when needed.
@spreadlove7761 Жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi wow, I heard someone say take a full teaspoon three times a day? Was that the wrong information?
@spreadlove7761 Жыл бұрын
@@DinaFalconi and do I just swallow it or do I bite them when I take the spoonful
@appleebora77323 жыл бұрын
Can I use stinging nettle leaves during Seeding...I here not To ...from june to oct..
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Once nettle goes to seed, best to use the seed. Leaf no longer optimal.
@theresetimm40653 жыл бұрын
Ours in California No way could u touch them! I pointed finger and barley touched stem To recieve a bad sting. Our variety is heavily laden w seeds. Which fall out easily when just trying to pick! I ended up picking a big bag for only to find that most the seats at falling-out and I had husks mostly instead of seeds
@DinaFalconi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Wow, yours sounds so stingy! I am confused about the husks minus seeds left in your bag. The green seeds I have here don't seem to have a visible, or certainly not loose husk. Can you send me a pick of what you have there?
@SG-ce7ji11 ай бұрын
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@DinaFalconi11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tarachandswami60292 жыл бұрын
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@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but I don't sell nettle seeds. I think that is what you are asking for....
@FoundationForFamilyFreedom Жыл бұрын
Are you located in US? You should start a private school. Raise donations or apply for grants to buy land, create cabins and do like a summer camp for adults or children on wild plants. I'd attend, donate and send my kids if they were young enough. When you have an educational platform you qualify to be tax free.
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm in New York state. Thanks for your enthusiasm! You may want to sign up for my weekly newsletter which keeps in the foraging loop, and also informs you of the classes I offer. You can sign up here: www.inthewild.kitchen/newsletter Enjoy the channel!
@daniellepodbilski1822 жыл бұрын
I thought the male and female plants were separate.
@DinaFalconi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Danielle, for your comment. I share this info in the video and the show notes: "In this lesson we feature the monoecious subspecies Urtica dioica subspecies gracilis native to the USA where male (staminate) and female (carpellate) flowers are on the same plant. Urtica dioica subspecies dioica is a native of Eurasia and is dioecious with male (staminate) flowers and female (carpellate) flowers on different plants." Let me know if you have any more questions.
@gargamelandrudmila8078 Жыл бұрын
The evidence for all these superfood claims. Come on people.....😕
@DinaFalconi Жыл бұрын
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