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Red Sorrel
Red Sorrel has beautiful, deep red-veined leaves 3-6 inches long and lovely, star-shaped flowers. Similar to common wood sorrel, Red Sorrel leaves have a tart, lemony tang derived from oxalic acid. Just one cup of Red Sorrel provides 2.6g of protein, which is relatively high for an herb, plus over 100% of your daily vitamin A and C needs. Vitamin A is essential for vision and healthy organ function, while vitamin C is an important component for immune health and wound healing. Red Sorrel is also a good source of potassium, which contributes to cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Herbs
14-21
3-4 weeks
Red Sorrel prefers cooler temperatures (60-70F), and if placed in higher temperatures, it will turn bitter, bolt, and flower early.
Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. Snip any yellow or brown leaves if they appear.
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Red Sorrel is a cut-and-come-again plant that will give you a continuous supply of young tender leaves. To harvest, wait until the leaves are about 4 inches long, and snip the outer leaves an inch above the base of the plant and let the inner leaves continue to grow and mature. Do not cut more than one-third of the plant if you want it to keep growing.
Origin
Red Sorrel is native to grassland habitats all over Europe and parts of Central Asia. Other common names include Sheep sorrel, Field sorrel, and Sour Weed, the latter of which matches the plant’s Latin name given for its acidic, tart flavor. Red Sorrel is rare to find outside of farmer’s markets due to its short shelf life after harvest.
Qualities
Red Sorrel has beautiful, deep red-veined leaves 3-6 inches long and lovely, star-shaped flowers. Similar to common wood sorrel, Red Sorrel leaves have a tart, lemony tang derived from oxalic acid. Just one cup of Red Sorrel provides 2.6g of protein, which is relatively high for an herb, plus over 100% of your daily vitamin A and C needs. Vitamin A is essential for vision and healthy organ function, while vitamin C is an important component for immune health and wound healing. Red Sorrel is also a good source of potassium, which contributes to cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure.