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Red-veined sorrel ( Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus) – the long, pointed leaves with a dark red mid-rib, veins and stem are both decorative and edible, with a sharp flavour Once your sorrel plants are established, they won’t need much in terms of care, especially if you’re regularly harvesting them. However, if you want your plants to truly thrive, here’s what you need to do: Watering Sorrel

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Use the dibber/trowel to create a hole in the soil or compost, large enough to plant the young Sorrel plant into. If planting more than one, allow 30cm (1’) between plants. Once your seeds germinate, thin them out so that there is 30cm between each plant. Although sorrel doesn’t grow too tall, it has a spread of about 60cm. Over-crowding will lead to stunted growth and the development of diseases, so pay attention to spacing. 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: 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. 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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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 Its arrow-shaped leaves were a familiar sight in Medieval vegetable gardens across Europe until the 1700s, and it has since become a common wild herb in North America where it was introduced as a salad green. Scientific Name 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. Sorrel does best in areas that receive full sun, although it will grow quite happily in partial shade too.

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The RHS believes that avoiding pests, diseases and weeds by good practice in cultivation methods, cultivar selection, garden hygiene and encouraging or introducing natural enemies, should be the first line of control. If chemical controls are used, they should be used only in a minimal and highly targeted manner. Unfortunately, Oxalis corniculata (which is problematic in lawns) shows strong resistance to the full range of selective lawn weedkillers. Glyphosate 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.Forking out is best done in the spring when the tiny developing bulbils are firmly attached to the parent plant and before Oxalis latifolia hasproduced seeds. Later in the season they are easily detached, causing the weed to be spread further around the garden 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. 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.

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Studies on 100g dried weight found that it contains 25 g/protein, 440 mg/potassium, 1071 mg/ calcium, 104.2 mg/magnesium, 15 mg/iron. 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 Place the plant in the hole, with the bottom leaves of the seedling just above the top of the hole.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 Perennial. Native or naturalised in Britain, Ireland, Europe, Africa and Asia; introduced to North America and New Zealand. Habitat and Distribution In case you were wondering – yes, sorrel flowers are edible and taste very similar to the leaves themselves. How to Harvest Sorrel Sorrel does best when kept well-watered. If the soil runs too dry, your plants will likely bolt early, which turns the leaves tough and bitter.