Sorrel Seeds - Garden Large Leaf

50-60 Days to maturity. Rumex acetosa. Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, and raised beds.

Enjoy a perennial herb that's both hardy and flavorful—our Organic Garden Sorrel brings a bright, lemony zing to salads, soups, and savory dishes, and returns year after year.

Cold-hardy and easy to grow, it’s one of the first fresh greens of spring and a delight to use into summer when harvested regularly and maintained. ~15,000 seeds/oz.

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Latin Name: Rumex acetosa

Hardiness Zone: Perennial 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Days to Maturity: 50-60

Days to Germination: 7-21

Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch

Direct Sow: Yes

Start Indoors: Yes, 3-6 weeks before transplanting.

Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches

Row Spacing: 18 inches

Plant Height: 12-24 inches

Plant Width: (same as spacing) 12-18 inches

Growth Habit: Upright/spreading

Deer Resistant: No

Soil Preference: Fertile, well-draining soil, pH 5.5-7.0

Temperature Preference: Cooler

Germination Temperature: 60-70 F

Light Preference: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant; watch for slugs, snails, aphids

Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Color: Green

Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Flavor: Tangy, lemony

Garden Size: Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields

Climate Tolerance: Cold-hardy, tolerates some drought, but dislikes extreme heat and humidity

Growing Garden Large Leaf Sorrel in the Garden Either direct sow your seeds 0.25 inch deep after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart (rows 18 inches apart), or start indoors 3-6 weeks before transplanting. Choose a moist, fertile bed in full sun or partial shade. Keep soil consistently moist and rich; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Remove flower stalks to prolong leaf production, and divide plants every few years to contain spreading and rejuvenate growth.

Harvesting and use of Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Sorrel Harvest outer leaves when they are 4-8 inches long. Baby leaves offer a delicate tang for salads, while larger leaves work well cooked in soups, sauces, or as flavorful sides. Cut leaves at the base; the plant will continue to produce.

About Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds This variety is a classic European herb that’s been used for centuries in soups, sauces, and salads, prized especially for its lemony tang and early spring emergence. Large Leaf Sorrel was valued as a vitamin-rich, cold-hardy green for early spring harvesting after long winters. Its versatility makes it a favorite—from lining baking vessels for fish to adding zing to creamy soups.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love the flavor of sorrel and that it is one of the earliest greens to pop up in spring—perfect for soups or lining a fish bake—just snip a few tangy leaves, and it keeps coming back!"

Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds Per Package:

1 g - Approximately 530 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 15,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 60,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 240,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds

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