Sorrel
If you are here, chances are you have purchased some sorrel seeds or a plant from us. So here is the information you will need to make the most of this delicious salad green!
A little about Common Sorrel:
What is great about sorrel is that unlike spinach, lettuce or most other conventional salad greens, it will come back year after year on its own with little to no effort from you!
Sorrel does very well in the shadier areas of the garden. As long as there is about 3 hours of sun per day, it should grow fairly well. It will also survive in full sun, but tends to bolt early if it gets too warm.
Plants grow to about 1.5 to 2 feet tall (45-60 cm).
Taste: Slightly lemony and tart, like a mild rhubarb.
If you are here, chances are you have purchased some sorrel seeds or a plant from us. So here is the information you will need to make the most of this delicious salad green!
A little about Common Sorrel:
What is great about sorrel is that unlike spinach, lettuce or most other conventional salad greens, it will come back year after year on its own with little to no effort from you!
Sorrel does very well in the shadier areas of the garden. As long as there is about 3 hours of sun per day, it should grow fairly well. It will also survive in full sun, but tends to bolt early if it gets too warm.
Plants grow to about 1.5 to 2 feet tall (45-60 cm).
Taste: Slightly lemony and tart, like a mild rhubarb.
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Seeds
There are two ways to plant sorrel: 1. Scatter seeds in desired growing area. Plant at an approximate depth of about 5-10 mm. Once they are about 3 inches tall, thin to about 1 foot apart. 2. Plant seeds about 6 inches apart or more. This will eliminate the need to thin providing that all seeds germinate properly. Plant at an approximate depth of about 5-10 mm. |
Plants
As mentioned, it is best to avoid full sun. To produce sorrel with full, leafy foliage, choose a cooler area of the garden if possible. Space plants at least 1 foot apart. and water thoroughly for the first week after planting. Enjoy in salads, sandwiches and even creamed or in a soup! |
