Herb Sorrel Citrus Volare – Rumex Patienta
Sorrel Citrus is a hardy perennial herb which can be harvested for years after its initially been sown. The leaves are high in vitamin C and are best picked as baby leaves due to them having a slight crunch and citrus flavour. This variety is also known as Sorrel Volare and has a milder flavour than sorrel lemon.
Sow Indoors: March-July
Days To Germination: 7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 15-18 °C
Planting Depth: 5mm
Plant Height: 45-61cm
Plant Spacing: 45cm
Light: Full Sun
- 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 12cm (8in) 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 and keep well trimmed to encourage young tender growth.
- Hardy Perennial.
