• Newly harvestly sorrel leaves in a wooden bowl with a neutral background
  • Creamy sorrel bowl dish with garnish with sorrel leaves in the background.
  • Pointed, bright green sorrel leaves growing in a thick cluster on a plant outdoors.
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Sorrel Seeds

Lemony flavor to puree for soups or add fresh to salads

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Edible
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rumex acetosa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

A common, native species in grasslands, Sorrel has long been cultivated for culinary delights! Leaves are often pureed for soups, or added to fresh salads.

  • • Has a lemony flavor
  • • Popular uses include: Culinary
  • • Adaptable to full sun or partial shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,088 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 34,280 Up to 150 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sorrel Planting Guide to learn more.

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Sorrel Seeds

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Sorrel Seeds FAQs

What is Sorrel also known as?

Sorrel is also known as Spinach Dock and Narrow-Leaved Dock.

What type of seed is Sorrel?

Sorrel is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Sorrel?

Sorrel has a flavor profile described as tart, lemony, and slightly sour.

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