Garden sorrel 'Broadleaved'

Garden sorrel 'Broadleaved'

Latin name: Rumex acetosa L.

Sorrel 'Broadleaved' is a perennial, fast-growing leafy vegetable with large, broad leaves and a fresh, tart taste. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often used in salads, soups, sauces and as a flavoring in fish dishes. The leaves can be harvested continuously throughout the season.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1000–1500 seeds
• Sowing time: March–May (direct sowing) or August–September for autumn sowing
• Harvest time: April–October
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 20–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 30–50 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained but moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but tolerates some drought

Cultivation tips:

• Harvest the leaves young for a milder flavor.
• To prevent unwanted spread, remove flower stalks before seed formation.
• Can be grown in a pot for easy access.

Use: Perfect in salads, soups, sauces and as a flavor enhancer in fish dishes.

Sorrel 'Broadleaved' is a hardy and easy-to-grow perennial that adds a tart and fresh flavor to many dishes. The leaves can be harvested continuously for a long-lasting supply of fresh, vitamin-rich leaves.