Sorrel – Green
$3.99
Large green leaves, tapered and tangy, with a texture reminiscent of spinach and amaranth, and a taste reminiscent of lemon and rhubarb. Because of its strong flavor, it is used in cooking more as a fine herb to flavor soups or salads. Perennial plant whose spreading can be controlled by cutting the flowers in summer.
Additional information
Seeds | ~750 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperature for germination: 13 to 18ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 12 days
When to sow:
- direct seeding when the soil can be worked in spring
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the most beautiful plants and consume the removed plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 cm
- between rows: 30 to 45 cm
Height of the plants: 30 to 45 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun or light shade
When to harvest (from direct sowing): 40 days for young leaves or 60 days for mature leaves
Specificities:
- It grows well in pots or window boxes.
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