The menu in May could consist almost entirely of wild plants. That's how bountiful Mother Nature is at this time. At every step we meet a healthy herb. You don't always see good taste in him. We clarify which wild plants you can access without hesitation.

Lady's mantle can be harvested in May

nettles

Nettles do not have to be searched for long. They just grow everywhere. In May, its leaves are young and tender. They can be prepared like spinach or come raw in smoothies.

lady's mantle

The herb that helps women. Its ingredients are said to work against all kinds of so-called women's complaints. It is usually brewed as a tea. But the leaves also taste good in salads.

goutweed

If you don't have to fight it in the garden, you can look for it in the forest and collect it. With a bit of luck, he'll send out a few sheets as early as April. The flowers can also be eaten. In terms of taste, goutweed is a mixture of parsley and carrot.

tips

The young leaves in particular have a mild taste. Since there is certainly no shortage of these in May, you can freeze a few portions for later.

garlic mustard

The garlic mustard is a wild herb with a spicy taste. Its fine garlic note refines many dishes. It is said to drain toxins and is therefore ideal for a spring cure.

red clover

Sweet and savory foods alike benefit from its leaves and flowers. So it is a good thing that it has plenty of phytohormones and many other valuable ingredients in store for us.

sorrel

Its large, slightly sour leaves are now also being discovered by gastronomy. The wild plant will certainly surpass the cultivated specimens in terms of valuable ingredients. It's also free.

snake knotweed

Whether in smoothies, salads or as a vegetable, the leaves of the snake knotweed are versatile. Above all, they grow back incredibly quickly. The month of May is therefore only the beginning of a long, worthwhile supply.

buckhorn

Young leaves are delicious in salads and soups. The flowers have a delicate mushroom aroma and can be nibbled raw immediately. Its healing effect is particularly important for respiratory ailments.

woodruff

The woodruff is an herb that is not eaten. We can elicit its aroma and use it in a variety of ways. In order for the typical note to come into its own, the herb must first wilt after picking.

More wild herbs available in May

The May list of edible wild herbs is long, because many species can be picked for months:

  • plantain
  • french herb
  • goosefoot
  • coltsfoot
  • yarrow
  • burnet

But also: valerian, mugwort, dost, speedwell, goosefoot, coltsfoot, dog rose, dandelion, lungwort, meadowsweet, pennywort, wood sorrel, sloe, soapwort, deadnettle, cuckooflower and hogweed

tips

Some poisonous wild herbs look confusingly similar to edible species. Therefore, only collect wild plants that you can identify with certainty.

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Herbs