Sorrel is a cool-season perennial often grown as an annual. Sorrel is often grown from root divisions. Sorrel can be grown from seed sown in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Sorrel will be ready for harvest 60 days after sowing.
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Description. Sorrel is grown for its tangy, slightly-sour tasting arrow-shaped leaves. There are five types of sorrels to choose from: garden sorrel, French sorrel, herb patience or spinach dock, spinach rhubarb, and common or sheep sorrel. All are good for eating.
• Garden sorrel (Rumex acestosa) grows about three feet tall and produces leaves that can be good used fresh in salads.
• French sorrel (R. scutatus) grows 6 to 12 inches tall and has fiddle-shaped leaves used in salads.
• Herb patience or spinach dock (R. patientia) grows to four feet tall with leaves that can be used either fresh or cooked.
• Spinach rhubarb (R. abyssinicus) grows up to 8 feet tall; the leaves can be used like spinach and the stalks like rhubarb.
• Common or sheep sorrel (R. acetosella) is a wild plant whose leaves can be eaten when they are very small.
Yield. Plant 2 or 3 sorrel plants per household member. Sorrel is used as a salad green accent.
Site. Plant sorrel in full sun. Sorrel grows best in well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic material. Add aged compost to planting beds before planting. Sorrel prefers a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8.
Sorrel is a cool-season perennial often grown as an annual. Sorrel is often grown from root divisions. Sorrel can be grown from seed sown in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Sorrel will be ready for harvest 60 days after sowing.
How to prepare and serve sorrel: click here.
Description. Sorrel is grown for its tangy, slightly-sour tasting arrow-shaped leaves. There are five types of sorrels to choose from: garden sorrel, French sorrel, herb patience or spinach dock, spinach rhubarb, and common or sheep sorrel. All are good for eating.
• Garden sorrel (Rumex acestosa) grows about three feet tall and produces leaves that can be good used fresh in salads.
• French sorrel (R. scutatus) grows 6 to 12 inches tall and has fiddle-shaped leaves used in salads.
• Herb patience or spinach dock (R. patientia) grows to four feet tall with leaves that can be used either fresh or cooked.
• Spinach rhubarb (R. abyssinicus) grows up to 8 feet tall; the leaves can be used like spinach and the stalks like rhubarb.
• Common or sheep sorrel (R. acetosella) is a wild plant whose leaves can be eaten when they are very small.
Yield. Plant 2 or 3 sorrel plants per household member. Sorrel is used as a salad green accent.
Site. Plant sorrel in full sun. Sorrel grows best in well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic material. Add aged compost to planting beds before planting. Sorrel prefers a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8.