Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds - Rumex Acetosa, 20 seeds

Garden Large Leaf Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a perennial herb grown for its broad, bright green leaves with a bright, lemony tang. The leaves add a fresh bite to salads, sauces, and classic French sorrel soup, and the plant returns year after year from the same clump. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Herb Seeds
• Common Name: Garden Large Leaf Sorrel
• Botanical Name: Rumex acetosa
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained garden soil
• Planting Time: Sow in spring once the soil can be worked

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow directly in spring, or start indoors a few weeks earlier.
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; some afternoon shade helps in hot climates.
• Watering: Water regularly so the soil stays evenly moist.
• Spacing: Space plants about 12 inches apart.
• Germination: Seedlings typically emerge in 10–14 days.
• Harvest: Begin picking outer leaves when the plants are about 6–10 weeks old; harvest often to encourage fresh growth.
• Tips: Remove flower stalks as they appear to keep the plant producing tender leaves.