Welcome you to Smartbuyforever! We are a leading Seeds provider for many years! We provide fresh and high-quality Heirlooms seeds, NON-GMO and organic seeds to home gardeners and other’s Growers! Our main offerings: Hundreds of heirloom, rare, beautiful flowers and Herbs and Vegetables seeds. Especially we provide hard to find Herb and flowers seeds! LARGE LEAF SORREL SEEDS (Rumex acetosa) QTY : 600 seeds Sowing: Large leaf sorrel seeds can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow the seed thinly 1/4" deep and press the soil down slightly to ensure good contact; germination should take place within 21 days. Transplant the seedlings in rich, well draining soil and full sun or partial shade after the last chance of frost, placing them 12-15" apart in rows 18" apart. For direct sowing, plant large leaf sorrel seeds 4-6" apart and thin the seedlings to 12-15" apart. For a continuous harvest, sow a new crop every 2 weeks until the heat of summer. Sorrel can also be propagated by cuttings or root division. Growing: Keep the soil rich and moist for the best tasting leaves; a layer of mulch may help keep the soil cool, control weeds, and slow bolting. Removing the developing seed stalks also slows bolting; when the plant bolts, cut it off at ground level and it will produce a new crop of leaves. Watch out for slugs, which will harm the leaves. If grown as a perennial, sorrel will need to be covered thickly over the winter for protection. In the spring of its fourth year, sorrel plants may need to be dug up and divided to continue their healthy growth. Harvesting: Fresh leaves can be harvested as soon as they reach a length of 3-5". Harvest the outer leaves until the plant becomes established, when the entire plant can be cut at ground level. Small, tender leaves have the mildest flavor, while the large leaves make excellent greens when cooked; cooking greatly lessens the sharpness of the flavor. Sorrel also freezes well. Seed Saving: Sorrel will send up a seed stalk in its second year. As soon as the seeds begin to dry, rub them lightly to separate them from the stalk. Store large leaf sorrel seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years. Growing Guide Common Names: Sheep's Sorrel, Red Sorrel, Sour Weed, Field Sorrel Latin Name: Rumex acetosa Species Origin: Britain, Eurasia Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Planting Method: From Transplant Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun Height: 18 Inches Color: Green Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer Uses: Aromatic Free Shipping: Package Shipped on Same or next Business day. All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $10 or more will include free tracking information. Customer care: If you have any issues with your order please Just leave us a message and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. We are always here for customer support. Thank you!
