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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Family: Polygonaceae
Native: Morocco, Europe, Asia, and Australia
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–7
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall and wide
Variety Info: Green, crinkled, arrow-shaped leaves with lemony spinach flavor
Attributes: Frost Tolerant, 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"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
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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.
- Phyllis S.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars6/29/242 Stars
The seeds barely germinated. Tried in the garden and inside in a pot. They were alive for only a short time, even though everything else ins my garden is doing well. I was a Wisconsin Master Gardener (training through UW Wisconsin)
and have lots of experience.
I am very disappointed as I grew up with Sorell in the garden and love it for soup making.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/3/24Hey Phyllis,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Laura M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/12/241 Star
None of the seeds sprouted
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Denise D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/24/245 Stars
I've already made a batch of sorrel soup, and these will go in salads. They germinated well and have needed little to grow. My only recommendation is more info about eating sorrel, and sorrel with pets. It can be confusing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Doralee D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/21/235 Stars
This is the second seed package of the season. The first packet was started indoors and shared with friends. The leaves have a wonderfully strong lemon flavor. A few can be used as a lemon sub in soups etc. It adds a brightness to salads. Caution, it will make the most mouth puckering cooked greens! Will be experimenting to see if it works well in my dried tea blends.
- Linda H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/9/235 Stars
These seeds came up very quickly, in just a few days.