Sorrel Seeds

Note: Germination instructions are not on seed packets, follow the instructions below for starting seed.

Seeds should be sown in early spring by planting them 1/4 - 1/2" deep, and six inches apart. When the plants are several inches high, thin the seedlings to 8'-12" apart. The plants will grow into fairly sizable clumps, anywhere from 16" - 24" high, and will produce tangy, edible leaves approximately four months after thinning. Remove the rust red flowers when they appear in summer by cutting the flowering stem, or the plant will put its energy into seed, not leaf, production.

Sorrel Info

Sorrel is a close relative of dock, and has similar large, arrow-shaped leaves. It is one of those reliable herbs that once established, will supply you generously with greens from very early spring to late fall - a real 'cut and come again' crop. This hardy herb can even withstand freezing prairie winters. Once established, the plant should produce greens for 8 - 10 years.
Sorrel produces best in a rich soil, but will grow in any well-drained soil, and can be planted in sun or partial shade. Prepare the bed by digging in generous amounts of aged manure or compost. An occasional side dressing of compost is all that is required during the growing season. The plants should be kept moist, so water well during dry summer months.

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NPV373 Garden Sorrel
Rumex acetosa. Use in soups and salads, popular in French cooking, hardy, 24" tall.

Package of 5,000 seeds. $8.95

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