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R. acetosa was believed to be a ‘cooling’ herb and helpful for swellings and inflammatory conditions. The plant was used to treat fevers, skin tumours, jaundice, and internal ulcers. You’ll need to wait until your spring frosts are over before planting your sorrel outside. If your seedlings start to outgrow their modules, transplant them into a larger container. A 5cm pot should be sufficient to keep them happy until they’re ready to move out. How to Direct Sow Sorrel Seeds: If it’s not possible to use sorrel leaves straight away, wash them and gently sandwich them between sheets of damp kitchen paper in a sealed container in the fridge. Common Sorrel pests and diseases

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Sorrel contains very high amounts of oxalic acid. This is a natural compound that’s also found in other leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, and is what gives the leaves their signature sourness. Weedkillers for home gardeners(Adobe Acrobat pdf document outlining weedkillers available to gardeners; see section 4) Links Harvest leaves from the earliest sowings from May onwards. Later sowings will be ready in the summer. Young sorrel leaves are softer and tangier, whereas older, larger leaves are better for cooking and less flavourful. Use them fresh in salads alongside other lettuce-type leaves. Choose leaves which have an even shade of green, and that aren’t showing any signs of yellowing or crispy brown areas. The sour, lemony flavour of sorrel is quite strong. For this reason, many tend to use it as an accent in dishes, rather than as a main ingredient. However, so long as you treat it right, sorrel can be showcased in so many ways. Here are a few ideas: In terms of soil, sorrel prefers a rich and slightly acidic mix. Adding plenty of organic matter to your growing area will help to encourage healthy leaf growth. How to Grow Sorrel from SeedPrepare your growing area, making sure that it’s weed-free and that the soil on the surface is light and fine Its tendency to appear as one of the first plants in spring meant it was once a highly valued edible green.

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All three are easy to grow, either from seed or young plants, and are perennials so should last several years. As a medicinal and garden herb, common sorrel has been used since the ancient days of Greece’s Dioscorides and Rome’s Pliny the Elder in the 1st century AD.

Once you’re ready to get planting, weed your growing area. Then, dig holes that are large enough to accommodate each sorrel plant, along with the soil that it’s currently growing in. Unfortunately, Oxalis corniculata (which is problematic in lawns) shows strong resistance to the full range of selective lawn weedkillers. Glyphosate Red-veined sorrel –the vivid red veining that marks these lush green leaves make this variety highly ornamental, in addition to being edible. The leaves also have quite a mild flavour Many varieties of sorrel contain oxalic acid, which can be poisonous if eaten regularly and in quantity, so don’t eat them every day. Storing sorrel

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It also contains 708 mg (dried weight) of beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A by the body. Sorrel Recipes Sorrel is known to contain quite high levels of oxalic acid. The estimated maximum intake of sorrel is 50 g fresh weight a day. Red veined sorrel ( Rumex sanguineus). Probably the most attractive variety of Sorrel, this one is as delicious as the others, but is also quite beautiful. The contrast of the green leaves and deep red leaf veins catches the eye in both the garden and in a large bowl of lettuce.

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Sorrel is generally quite a resilient plant that isn’t usually bothered by pests and diseases. Aphids and slugs will likely be your main issues, but there are plenty of organic methods out there to control both of these. Popular Sorrel Varieties to Grow: If you’re planning on using your sorrel as a herb, then one or two plants is all that your garden needs. However, if you want to make the most of its zesty zing and use it throughout the spring and summer as a main salad ingredient and as a spinach replacement, aim to grow three to four sorrel plants per person. Growing Requirements for Sorrel Sorrel Red Veined Herb has very attractive foliage with leaves that are light green with deep red veining - it looks as good in the garden as on a plate with mixed salad leaves. It does have a strong flavour so best use just a couple of leaves in a salad. Unless you’re trying to save seed to sow next year, the flower stalks should be removed as soon as you notice them. This will help to prolong your growing season, as the plants will be able to continue putting all of their energy into their leaves, rather than into producing seeds. Common sorrel grows up to 10–120 cm. Its stalks bear clusters of small reddish-green to brown flowers and the bright-green leaves are long, oblong and spear-shaped. Status