Rumex acetosa. 40 to 60 days. Open-pollinated.
Sorrel is a leafy green herb in the Polygonaceae family, which includes buckwheat and rhubarb.
Tender, spade-shaped leaves grow to about 8 inches long from a center rosette and have a pleasantly tart, lemony flavor.
Harvest the short, young leaves for use as a fresh garnish on spring dishes, or as a tangy addition to a cold, refreshing salad!
The longer, older leaves have a more intense flavor and hold up better in cooking, so use them to flavor everything from soups and sauces to fish and meats, or sauté them as you would spinach.
Grows as an annual in zones 3 to 7, or as a perennial in zones 4 to 9.
40 days to harvest for young leaves, 60 days for mature leaves.
Sorrel
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 12 Light Requirement: Full to partial sun Soil Type: Rich, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 12 to 15 inches in rows Germination Temp: 45°F or higher Germination Time: 21 days Maturation: 40 to 60 days Growing Tips
Start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds thinly about 1/4 inch deep and press the soil down slightly to ensure good contact. Germination should take place within 21 days.