MUNCIE, Ind. – My introduction to stinging nettle came in my youth when a group of us went swimming in a local farm pond. Instead of exiting the way I entered, I decided to climb up an unmown bank.

With a flavor as rich as its history, what’s not to love about nettle? Here’s what you need to know about the spring veggie, including how to (safely) incorporate it into your next meal: Nettle, also ...