Garden Sorrel
Vegetables
Beginner
Perennial

Garden Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Plant: Garden Sorrel

Cold-hardy perennial leafy green with bright lemony flavor for salads, soups, and sauces.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilRich, well-drained (5.5–6.8)
Spacing12–18 inches
Height12–24 inches
Time to Harvest40-60
Planting Depth0.25 inch
Germination Time7–14 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest young leaves often and remove flower stalks to keep leaves tender.