Sorrel - Red Veined
Vegetables
Beginner
Perennial

Sorrel - Red Veined

Rumex sanguineus

Photo: Clément Maouche · CC BY

About Plant: Sorrel - Red Veined

Decorative and edible leafy green with bright red veins and a pleasantly tart lemony flavor.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular
SoilMoist, fertile, well-drained (5.5-7.0)
Spacing8-12 inches
Height12-18 inches
Time to Harvest45-60
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time7-14 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest outer leaves young for the best texture and flavor; remove flower stalks to extend leaf production.