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Growing Garden Large Leaf Sorrel in the Garden

Either direct sow your seeds 0.25 inch deep after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart (rows 18 inches apart), or start indoors 3-6 weeks before transplanting. Choose a moist, fertile bed in full sun or partial shade.

Keep soil consistently moist and rich; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Remove flower stalks to prolong leaf production, and divide plants every few years to contain spreading and rejuvenate growth.

Harvesting and use of Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Sorrel

Harvest outer leaves when they are 4-8 inches long. Baby leaves offer a delicate tang for salads, while larger leaves work well cooked in soups, sauces, or as flavorful sides. Cut leaves at the base; the plant will continue to produce.

About Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds

This variety is a classic European herb that’s been used for centuries in soups, sauces, and salads, prized especially for its lemony tang and early spring emergence.

Large Leaf Sorrel was valued as a vitamin-rich, cold-hardy green for early spring harvesting after long winters.

Its versatility makes it a favorite—from lining baking vessels for fish to adding zing to creamy soups.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love the flavor of sorrel and that it is one of the earliest greens to pop up in spring—perfect for soups or lining a fish bake—just snip a few tangy leaves, and it keeps coming back!"

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Approximately 530 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 15,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 240,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds

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