Sheep’s Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Seeds
$3.95
Quick description:
Seed packs contain a generous amount of seed for the home gardener. Minimum 50 seeds per pack.
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In Stock
Description :
Sheep’s sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a perennial that can grow up to 1-3ft when planted in moist, well-draining soils under full to partial sunlight. It is used as a medicinal and culinary herb. Sheep’s sorrel is used in herbal medicine for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and sedative properties. When used in culinary preparations, its leaves, which have a flavor similar to lemon, are often added to dishes as a garnish or in small quantities to salads.
| Type: | Perennial |
| Growing Zones: | 3 – 9 |
| Sow: | Start indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outside after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Sow depth: | ¼ in |
| Days to Germinate: | 7-14 |
| Special Maintenance: | |
| Days to harvest: | 40 – 60 |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring through fall |
| Bloom Description: | Small red or yellow/green flowers |
| Drought Tolerance: | Moderate |
| Special Properties: | High in oxalic acid, edible, medicinal, attracts pollinators |
