Plant Details

Rumex patientia

Herb Patience

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General Information

Scientific name: Rumex patientia
Also known as: Herb Patience

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Carbon farming

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are often prepared like spinach or incorporated into a delicious puree, sometimes mixed with a bit of sorrel to add extra flavor. These leaves have a fairly mild taste and are an excellent vegetarian option. They are available quite early in the year. The hybrid crop of spinach sorrel and Tianschanicus is suitable for carbon farming and is often harvested due to its balanced carbohydrate content.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09