Stinging Nettle | Urtica dioica L. root one of the earliest milkweeds

one of the earliest milkweeds to bloom

Tolerates clay and heavier soils with adequate moisture

Try pairing with our Nighttime Sleep Salve and Sleepy Time Tea

daisy-like blooms harvested at peak open and infused into oil for salves

Stinging Nettle | Urtica dioica L. root one of the earliest milkweedsIf you could only grow one plant for your medicine cabinet, pantry, and compost pile simultaneously, nettle would be the argument. It's been a staple of food, medicine, and fiber traditions across the Northern Hemisphere since ancient times and once you get past the sting, it earns every bit of that reputation. Young leaves are one of the most nutrient dense greens you can eat: high in iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamins A, C, and K, and a full