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A flavorful perennial herb grown for its tender green leaves and bright, tangy, lemon-like flavor. Long Sorrel in European kitchen gardens, Sorrel is a favorite for salads, soups, sauces, and fresh herb mixes. Its clean citrus bite makes it especially useful where a refreshing, slightly tart flavor is desired.

This attractive leafy herb forms a clump of upright, arrow-shaped leaves and grows beautifully in containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens. French Sorrel is easy to grow, productive, and well suited for gardeners who enjoy harvesting fresh greens over a long season.

• Fresh young leaves add a lemony flavor to salads and herb mixes.
• Excellent in soups, sauces, egg dishes, and seafood recipes.
• Useful as a tangy garnish for vegetables and cooked dishes.
• Can be grown as a cut-and-come-again leafy herb.
• Attractive foliage for containers, edible landscapes, and kitchen gardens.
• Provides an early-season harvest when many other herbs are just beginning to grow.

French Sorrel grows very well in containers. Choose a pot at least 10–12 inches wide with good drainage. Use a rich, well-draining potting mix and place the container where it receives full sun to partial shade.

In hot climates, afternoon shade helps keep the leaves tender and prevents plants from becoming stressed. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather. Regular harvesting encourages new leaf growth and helps maintain the best flavor and texture.

• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.
• Maintain temperatures of 60–70°F for best germination.
• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
• Seeds usually germinate in 7–14 days.
• Thin or transplant seedlings once they are large enough to handle.
• Can also be direct sown outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

• Botanical Name: Rumex acetosa
• Common Name: French Sorrel
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb / Leafy Green
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Container Size: 10–12 inches minimum diameter

Begin harvesting young leaves once plants are well established. Pick outer leaves as needed, leaving the center of the plant to continue producing new growth. Young leaves have the mildest, most pleasant flavor.

Regular harvesting helps keep plants productive and delays flowering. If flower stalks appear, remove them to encourage continued leaf production.

French Sorrel is a rewarding herb for gardeners who enjoy fresh, flavorful greens. Its lemony taste, easy care, container adaptability, and long harvest season make it a valuable addition to patio planters, herb gardens, and edible landscapes. Whether used fresh in salads or cooked into classic sauces and soups, French Sorrel brings a bright, refreshing flavor to the kitchen garden.