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Looking for some quick-growing greens to sow this spring? Well, look no further. Red-veined sorrel is a hardy perennial that will produce fast-growing salad greens in your garden. The intense lemony tang of red-veined sorrel is perfect to balance rather voluminous recipes. The thin red coloured veins that scram along the bright green leaves make this sorrel variety an ideal decorative garnish that goes great with both sweet and savoury dishes. Sorrel is also rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium and antioxidants. Give red-veined sorrel a go in your garden this spring.
Growing guide for Red Veined Sorrel Seeds
Planting instructions
Sorrel can either be started indoors or directly sown outdoors. Prepare a well-draining soil bed with aged manure or compost before planting. Sow seeds at a depth of ¼ inches in a sunny location. Under ideal conditions, germination should take between 20 to 25 days. Thin the seedlings to a distance of 12 to 15 inches once they are 3-4 inches in length.
Growing Requirements
pests
Plants like red-veined sorrel are a delight for gardeners since there are not many pests that can affect the plant while growing. However, some aphids, snails and larvae might nibble of your sorrel. The best way to manage these pests is daily preventive care.
soil
Well-draining fertile soil rich in organic matter is ideal for growing red-veined sorrel in the garden. Sorrel prefers a soil pH in the range of 5.5 to 6.8.
spot
Plant sorrel in a sunny location with 4-5 hours of direct sunlight every day.
temperature
The ideal soil temperature for germination of red-veined sorrel should range between 21 to 23℃. Note that very warm temperatures can cause red-veined sorrel plants to bolt and start flowering. This can result in bitter sorrel leaves.
watering
The soil prepared for growing sorrel must be kept evenly moist during the growth of the plant.
how to harvest
Red-veined sorrel can be harvested as a microgreen, baby leaf or mature salad green. The mature sorrel leaves will be most flavoursome when they are around 6 to 8 inches in length. After this, they might turn somewhat bitter. Harvest the outer leaves first. Red-veined sorrel flavours are best when consumed raw, although they can be tossed in stir-fries as well. Sorrel leaves also freeze well and can be used to enhance the tang of your favourite summer drinks.
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