PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - HERB Sorrel RUMEX ACETOSA 30000 Finest Seeds Bulk

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If you’re growing in planters, bring your sorrel indoors to save it. Otherwise, leave your sorrel outside in the garden for the winter. However, the general guidelines should work for most gardeners who are just starting out and don’t need to get too fancy. Weed between plants and water during dry spells. Requires minimal attention. If growing throughout winter for harvesting offer cloche protection from late autumn to spring.

Of course, prune off any damaged or infested leaves as you go. Don’t uproot the plant by pulling the leaves. Always use sterilized pruners. You can leave it in direct sunlight during the off-season, then move it to partial shade during the summertime. This way you get the best of both worlds. Don’t water the leaves. Put 1-2 inches of straw mulch or grass clippings to help keep moisture levels consistent.Don’t underestimate one flower’s ability to propagate numerous plants; I would advise cutting off any flower stalks that appear and, if you wish to propagate new plants, the safest way is to divide.” Growing From Seed This plant is not difficult to grow, it is quite easy to care for, and you can use it for soups, salads, and sauces, and even as a leafy vegetable.

You can begin harvesting this plant when it is a few inches tall. Boil a pot of water and drop the leaves in for two minutes.

These microgreens really should only be eaten at peak flavor. No need to suffer from poor taste because they’re simple to restart from scratch. Overwintering Some sorrel from the garden soaking. You may have seen it used to garnish some dishes, but otherwise, most people have no idea that sorrel is even edible! Sorrel can be relatively easy to care for in your garden as long as you make sure it’s planted in a spot that receives full sun every day and that has well-drained soil. If you’ve got this covered it won’t need much attention from you, so it’s great for getting adequate use out of the garden. Many gardeners start planting sorrel seeds in greenhouses, so indoors may work too! However, they can easily be started outside in an open garden. Frosts will kill off foliage later in the year, but the plant will remain alive beneath the surface, ready to re-shoot in the spring. Divide plants every 2-3 years in the spring or autumn to maintain good air circulation around plants. Harvesting sorrel