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GROWING GUIDES
Sorrel
Leafy Greens
Easy
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Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Sow indoors from February to March in modules or small pots.
Outdoors
Sow direct outdoors from March to July. Will grow in sun or partial shade in most soils. Self-seeds freely.
Harvest
Pick young, tender leaves from April onwards. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth. Remove flower stems to prolong leaf production.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Sow seeds 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart
- Thin seedlings to 20cm apart
- Choose a spot in sun or partial shade with reasonably moist soil
- French sorrel (Rumex scutatus) has the best flavour; common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is more vigorous
- Or buy a single plant and divide it as it grows
Plant Care
- Water in dry weather to keep leaves tender and prevent bolting
- Remove flower stems as they appear to prolong leaf production
- Cut the whole plant back if it becomes tired-looking — it quickly regrows
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring
- Mulch around plants in spring to conserve moisture
AllotMe’s Tips
- Sorrel has a unique lemony, tangy flavour that's wonderful in soups, sauces, and salads
- Classic French sorrel soup takes just 20 minutes and is one of the finest spring dishes you can make
- A perennial that comes back every year — plant once and harvest for years. It's one of the first edible leaves of spring
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