Large Leaf
Specialty Greens · Sorrel
Heirloom
Rumex acetosa
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Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family) · Genus: Rumex
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Citrus / LemonTangy / Tart
Texture
Tender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 4+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–21 days
at 55–70 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–60 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
55–65 °F
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Soil Temp
55–70 °F
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Air Temp
-40 °F
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