Description
John Evelyn, a 17th century gardener and author, wrote that sorrel imparts "so grateful a quickness to the salad that it should never be left out". Popular in France and England for centuries, this wonderful green is underused in the U.S., and unjustifiably so; its spring leaves can be used as salad greens, as a complement to fish, or mixed in with spinach or chard. Very high in vitamin C. Sorrel stays green even after frost, so you will have many months of harvests!
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 60 days
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native: Morocco, Europe, Asia, and Australia
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Medium (12" - 24")
- Variety Info: Green, crinkled, arrow-shaped leaves with lemony spinach flavor
- Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F, or sow in late fall for early spring germination.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–86°F.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: ⅛"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
- Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Pinch or cut off the young, outer leaves. Pick regularly to encourage new, tender growth, even if you don't need the leaves; sorrel can be frozen for later use. A few of the interior, small leaves can be harvested occasionally without harm to the plant.
Description
John Evelyn, a 17th century gardener and author, wrote that sorrel imparts "so grateful a quickness to the salad that it should never be left out". Popular in France and England for centuries, this wonderful green is underused in the U.S., and unjustifiably so; its spring leaves can be used as salad greens, as a complement to fish, or mixed in with spinach or chard. Very high in vitamin C. Sorrel stays green even after frost, so you will have many months of harvests!
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 60 days
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native: Morocco, Europe, Asia, and Australia
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Medium (12" - 24")
- Variety Info: Green, crinkled, arrow-shaped leaves with lemony spinach flavor
- Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F, or sow in late fall for early spring germination.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–86°F.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: ⅛"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
- Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Pinch or cut off the young, outer leaves. Pick regularly to encourage new, tender growth, even if you don't need the leaves; sorrel can be frozen for later use. A few of the interior, small leaves can be harvested occasionally without harm to the plant.