Nature awakens in March. Sometimes a few days earlier, sometimes a few days later. Searching for wild herbs in March is also an uncertain matter. While some specimens already shine in their full size, others have to be looked for with a magnifying glass. But something can always be found.
Which wild herbs can you collect in March?
In March you can find numerous wild herbs such as field horsetail, wild garlic, hairy foamwort, nettle, daisies, lamb's lettuce, Gundermann, dandelion, yarrow, violets and wood sorrel, which can serve as tasty and vitamin-rich additions to salads or vegetable dishes.
Field horsetail
It thrives on the edge of the forest, in meadows and under moist hedges. Fresh shoots can be steamed like vegetables or used raw in salads.
Wild garlic
Here in spring with a wild garlic pesto. But be careful when collecting. Lily of the valley and autumn crocus have similar leaves, but are poisonous!
Hairy Foamweed
The rose leaves of this herb taste slightly spicy. Combined with mild cultured salads, it creates a spicy combination.
Stinging Nettle
It is the all-rounder among wild-growing herbs. It's worth looking out for the first shoots as early as March. For salad, smoothie, tea or as a vegetable.
Daisies
Its leaves are edible. The flowers are edible and decorative at the same time. It can enrich salads or be cooked into a soup.
Common lamb's lettuce
It appears in a different place every year. Anyone who discovers it can take bold action. Its leaves are full of vitamin C.
Gundermann
The Gundermann is perennial and hardy. The wild herb contains bitter and tannins. It is described as aromatic.
Dandelions
Everything about dandelions is edible! In March, however, the delicate leaves are a hit. Children also like it in salads.
Yarrow
Yarrow has an intense taste. But a few small leaves are a well-dosed seasoning for any colorful salad.
Violets
Look for the violet in March, because that is its month. The flowers bring purple accents and a delicate scent to every salad. The leaves are also edible.
Wood sorrel
Sorrel can be found in open forests and shady locations. Before flowering, the leaves are particularly tender and should be used raw.
Other March wild herbs
Bach Speedwell, Borage, Lesser Brownelle, Wood Angelica, Creeping Günsel, Common Shepherd's Purse, Coltsfoot, Field Cress, Meadow Bedstraw, Lungwort, Meadow Daisy, Common Horseradish, Common Evening Primrose, Clove Root, Pepper Knotweed, Pennywort, Sorrel, meadow foamweed, cowslip, white deadnettle, chickweed,
