Quantity
About 100 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Polygonaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Perennial
Spinach Sorrel is a generous perennial that combines the hardiness of sorrel with the leafy mildness of spinach, offering the vegetable garden a presence that is both nourishing and elegant. From spring onwards, its large, dark green leaves emerge vigorously, promising abundant harvests, ideal for gardeners who like to pick as they eat. Its mild, slightly tangy flavor brings freshness to salads, soups, and stews, while diversifying the greens in the garden. Easy to grow, it adapts well to well-drained soil and thrives in both full sun and light partial shade, making it a valuable addition to many garden layouts. Its great hardiness allows it to return faithfully year after year, even in colder climates, with good spring vigor. By leaving little to chance, the gardener can encourage more tender leaves by removing flower stalks as soon as they appear. Its discreet flowering also attracts certain beneficial insects, enhancing life around the vegetable patch. Productive, durable, and easy to grow, Spinach Sorrel is an excellent nourishing plant for edible and resilient gardens.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (3/8 in)
Establishment temperature
15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Light and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
HarvestAs needed from May to October
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsStrawberry plants, leeks, celery
Avoid planting withNone known
Salads, soups, sauces, stews, perennial vegetable garden
