Rumex sanguineus - P13

Description
The Bloody dock (Rumex sanguineus) is a tart-tasting vegetable plant. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it has reached approx. 30 cm. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Bloody dock.

Bulletpoints
* Tart in flavour * Suitable for growing in pots * easy to care for

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium green, dark red veined, wavy leaves are lanceolate and have a tart flavour. With the right care, the plant can be harvested from May.

Spread
Europe.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

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

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

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

Soil
Humus-rich soil preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: cattail, marsh marigold, Bertram's daisy.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from February to March.

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, tub, natural garden, salad, with fish, soup/stew