Sorrel Growing Guide
Rumex acetosa
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Will do OK in poor soil, prefers well drained loam
Position
Full sun
Frost tolerant
Hardy
Feeding
None generally needed.
Spacing
Single Plants: 30cm (11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased plant and transplant it from early spring to mid summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Will self seed if allowed to. Cut back flowering heads to prevent this. If plant becomes too bushy, cut it back and add leaves to compost. It is a nutrient accumulator.
Harvesting
Harvest leaves as soon as plant is big enough. Use young leaves in salads and cook older ones.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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