Ideally sow direct. Before sowing fork and rake the soil to a fine tilth removing stones and weeds and fertilise. Sow seeds 5mm deep in row 45cm apart. Water the seeds then cover with soil. Germination takes 7-12 days but can vary. Once germinated thin to 8cm spacing, then once grown on a little thin to 30cm spacing. Can be sown indoors or under glass if the weather is unfavourable. Sow into modular seed trays and transplant to the garden in late spring.

Sorrels, growing as they do wild in nature all around the world, are tough and robust plants and in general are worry-free.While you can eat it raw, it’s good to reduce the oxalic acid by cooking it. It’s not easy to eat it raw. They require little care and attention from your own life so for the busy workers out there, or for the people who just can never remember to water their plants. This one is for you. It’s versatile, pretty to look at, and is simple to take care of. We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: Plant seeds 0.25” deep if starting from seed. If starting from crown divisions, plant each crown the same depth as the original crown you used to divide from. Plant food/fertilizer

You may come across the usual handful of bugs like those pesky aphids, but they can be controlled with organic horticultural oil, soapy water, or insecticidal oil. The sorrel plant is native to European countries, such as France, Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Caribbeans. In many cultures, it is considered more of a leaf and herb than a vegetable.Sow thinly between early March and early June, direct into finely raked soil and cover with just 6mm of soil or soil & sand mixed. Germination should take between 7 and 14 days. Thin down to 30cm between plants. For early sowings, cloche or fleece the soil to warm it up.