Herb Sorrel Rumex Acetosa
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
- Â Â Sow seeds March to July, under cover if prior to the last frost.Â
-  Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.
- Â Thin seedlings if necessary, when large enough to handle, to 15cm (6in) apart.
- Â Keep ground weed free and young plants moist.
- Young leaves can be harvested 8 weeks from sowing.Â
- Harvest regularly from early summer to frosts.
-   Although Perennial, best re-sown annually for the youngest leaves.