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Sorrel Seeds

Useful gardening infomation

Sorrel is a cool-season perennial often grown as an annual. 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.

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.

Sorrels are very hardy. Sow sorrel in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average date of last frost in spring. In zones 5 and warmer, sorrel will grow as a perennial. Divide plants to renew them every 3 to 4 years.

Sow sorrel seed ½ inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. Thin successful seedlings from 12 to 18 inches apart when plants are 6 to 8 weeks old. Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Divide established sorrel in spring. Choose male plants ( without flowers ) for divisions to avoid reseeding.

Sorrel should be kept evenly moist. Add aged compost to planting beds before planting and again at mid season.

You can easily grow Sorrel in a container. Sorrel grows well in a 6-inch pot. In larger containers, plant sorrel on 8-inch centers.

Informative articles found on the web:

How to grow and care for Sorrel.
10 Colorful Sorrel Recipes
50 Things to do with fresh Sorrel

D9934 French Sorrel ( Rumex acetosa )

8" long green leaf, lemony flavor, flavor up your soups or salads. Grows 8-10" tall. Zones 3-9.

TWT032 Red Veined Sorrel

This delectable green is a terrific addition to soups, stews, egg dishes, and more. Pick it as young as you like, if you wait too long, it will become tough. Even when young, it has a nice crispness that contrasts with the ultra-soft feel of the top of the leaf. A very interesting green and useful green to grow in the garden.
Flashy sorrel for salads. Bright green leaves with contrasting, dark maroon stems and veins. Same sharp, tangy flavor as regular sorrel. Best variety for indoor production. Best when harvested young for salad mix as large leaves are tough.

LET765 Twister Copper Red Sorrel

Aromatic, tapered leaves are long, copper-colored and edible with a tangy, lemony flavor. Wiry stems grow above foliage and have small green/yellow flowers. Makes a unique accent plant. Excellent for natural landscaping in pots or in mixed containers with other herbs or ornamentals. Plants have a mounded, spreading habit. Pinching is encouraged for better branching. Recommended for 4 to 6" pot production. Spreads 8 to 10". Ht: 10-12". Perennial. Zones 6-10.