(60 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Often known as Sour Grass. Likes cool weather, acid soil, partial shade and plenty of water to retard bolting. In spring it rapidly shoots up its thick sword-shaped lemony-flavored leaves. If left untouched will grow up to 18" and make seed stalks. Use for microgreens or snip the leaves while they are still young and tender. Keep cutting and never let them grow big and coarse or go to seed. If they get away, mow the plant close to the ground and it will regenerate. Or treat as a biennial by planting a new patch every year and rotating the old out of production. Young leaves add tang to soups and salads and provide a welcome spring tonic. Tony Ricci of Green Heron Farm in PA recommends grilling fish wrapped in sorrel leaves surrounded by foil to impart an herbal-lemon flavor to the fish. About 25,500 seeds/oz. ②
Broad-Leaved Sorrel Perennial Greens
Broad-Leaved Sorrel Perennial Greens
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Often known as Sour Grass. Likes cool weather, acid soil, partial shade and plenty of water to retard bolting. In spring it rapidly shoots up its thick sword-shaped lemony-flavored leaves. If left untouched will grow up to 18" and make seed stalks. Use for microgreens or snip the leaves while they are still young and tender. Keep cutting and never let them grow big and coarse or go to seed. If they get away, mow the plant close to the ground and it will regenerate. Or treat as a biennial by planting a new patch every year and rotating the old out of production. Young leaves add tang to soups and salads and provide a welcome spring tonic. Tony Ricci of Green Heron Farm in PA recommends grilling fish wrapped in sorrel leaves surrounded by foil to impart an herbal-lemon flavor to the fish. About 25,500 seeds/oz. ②
Additional Information
Greens
- Days to maturity are from emergence after direct seeding.
- All greens are open-pollinated except where noted.
Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.