Plant library
Perennial food
Sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Zones 4–9
A lemony perennial green that's ready to harvest from early spring — the first salad of the year, every year, with almost no work.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Spacing
18 in apart
Soil
Any decent soil, pH 5.5-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
4–9
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Sep
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Sow seed in spring; thin to 12-18 in. Cut flower stalks to keep leaves tender. Divide every 3-4 years. Self-seeds readily.
Good companions
Strawberries and salad greens
Harvest
Pick outer leaves anytime; the plant regrows all season. Youngest leaves are mildest.
Want a plan for growing Sorrel?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
