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HerbsHardyPerennial (long-lived)
Sorrel
Sorrel is a hardy perennial leaf crop grown for its sharp lemony flavour, which lifts soups, sauces, salads and egg dishes. It is a useful permanent leafy herb for cooler climates, offering quick regrowth and early season harvests.
Basic information
Category
Herbs
Lifecycle
Perennial (long-lived)
Hardiness
Hardy
Planting partners
2 companions · 0 crops to avoid
Growth profile
Days to harvest
60 days
Germination window
7–14 days
Germination temperature
15–20 °C
Plant spacing
25 cm
Row spacing
35 cm
Sowing depth
1 cm
Height
40 cm
Spread
25 cm
Calendar
JJan
FFeb
MMar
AApr
MMay
JJun
JJul
AAug
SSep
OOct
NNov
DDec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
Timings based on average frost dates in the UK. Sign up to set your frost dates.
Care tips
Harvest young leaves often while they are still tender and bright, because larger mature leaves can become tougher and more acidic. Divide congested clumps as they age, and remove flower stems promptly to keep the plant focused on leaf production.
Common pests
Slugs, aphids, rust, leaf miner.
Companions
Don’t grow with
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