Rumex Acetosa / Sorrel

Description

A very popular perennial French Herb used with fish, soups, and sauces, also picked young for a tart citrus flavor to a mixed salad. Remove flowers from the top to keep plant leaves tender. Sorrel leaves are best harvested regularly whilst small as bitterness increases with larger, older leaves. 40-80cm.

Sow seeds March to July, undercover if prior to the last frost. Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Thin seedlings if necessary, when large enough to handle, to 15cm (6in) apart. Keep ground weed-free and young plants moist. Young leaves can be harvested for 8 weeks from sowing.