Rumex acetosa - P9

Description
The Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is an acidic, tart-tasting vegetable plant. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it has reached approx. 40 cm. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Common sorrel.

Bulletpoints
* acidic, tart in flavour

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The dark green, whole-edged leaves are lanceolate and have a tart, acidic flavour. With the right care, the plant can be harvested from June.

Spread
Germany.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Sowing
Sow in trays or seed trays from March to April. Sowing outdoors from March to May.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: From March to May - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to April - Harvesting: In the period from April to September.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. Also: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Use
Farm garden, vegetable garden, consumption, salad, sauce/dip, medicinal plant