Herb Sorrel – Rumex Acetosa

A very popular perennial French Herb used with fish, soups and sauces, also picked young for a tart citrus flavour to a mixed salad. Remove flowers from top to keep plant leaves tender. Sorrel leaves are best harvested regularly whilst small as bitterness increases with larger, older leaves. 40-80cm.

Cultivation advice Herb Sorrel – Rumex Acetosa

·         Sow seeds March to July, under cover if prior to the last frost. 

·         Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

·         Thin seedlings if necessary, when large enough to handle, to 15cm (6in) apart.

·         Keep ground weed free and young plants moist.

·         Young leaves can be harvested 8 weeks from sowing. 

·         Harvest regularly from early summer to frosts.

·         Although Perennial, best re-sown annually for the youngest leaves.