Organic Garden Sorrel

Latin name Garden Sorrel
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameGarden Sorrel
FamilyPolygonaceae
TypeVegetable
CyclePerennial
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0169
Product
description

Garden sorrel, *Rumex acetosa* var. *hortensis*, is a hardy and generous perennial that naturally finds its place in both food gardens and herb gardens. As soon as warmer weather returns, it produces an abundance of bright green leaves with a tangy, lemony taste, capable of instantly enlivening salads, soups, sauces, and even sandwiches. Its supple and elegant form adds a beautiful botanical presence to the garden, while offering repeated harvests over a long period. Easy to cultivate, it adapts well to both sunny and semi-shady locations, making it valuable for various corners of the garden. Very hardy, it faithfully returns year after year, gradually becoming a familiar companion for daily harvests. Its discreet flowers also contribute to the garden's diversity, while its dense foliage beautifully covers the space throughout the season. We love to pick a few young leaves as we pass by to add a lively note to daily dishes, like a small, simple luxury within reach. At once decorative, productive, and flavorful, garden sorrel combines culinary heritage, ease of cultivation, and culinary richness.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to June or August to September
Sowing depth1 cm (3/8 in)
Germination temperature15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, sandwiches, soups, sauces, fresh meals
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
As needed from May to October
Size
and facts
Height60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Strawberries, asparagus, chives
Avoid planting with
None known
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.