Plant Details

Rumex acetosa

Sorrels

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General Information

Scientific name: Rumex acetosa
Also known as: Sorrels

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-6
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Flowers, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Bee forage, Carbon farming

Description

Leaves: The leaves have a refreshing, lemon-like taste and can be eaten raw or added to salads or soups. They can also be dried and are available year-round, especially in winter during mild weather or with a bit of protection. Be mindful of the amount of leaves you consume. Flowers: The flowers can be cooked as a vegetable or used as a garnish. Root: The roots are tasty when cooked. They can be dried, ground into powder, and then used to make noodles. Seed: The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. Grind the seeds into powder and mix them with other flours to make bread. Harvesting seeds is straightforward.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 31/10