Description: Sorrel, also called common sorrel or garden sorrel, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Polygonaceae. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock. Sorrel is native to Eurasia and a common plant in grassland habitats. It is often cultivated as a leaf vegetable or herb.All its parts are used to make remedies that help in fighting fever, inflammation and scurvy. Its roots used in making tea as a remedy for diarrhea and excessive bleeding during the menstrual periods of females. The roots are cut after the fall. Its leaves are harvested in spring or on set of summer.Sorrel acetosella contains constituents including beta carotene, tartaric acid and oxalic acid and has traditionally been used to treat inflammation, cancer, diarrhea, scurvy and fever. A tea made from the stem and leaves can be made to act as a diuretic.The leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since the oxalic acid can lock-up other nutrients in the food, especially calcium, thus causing mineral deficiencies. The oxalic acid content will be reduced if the plant is cooked. Also referred to as spinach dock, sorrel is a plant known for its tart taste and powerful health benefits. This vibrant leafy green and its fruit are used to add a sharp, citrusy flavor to soups, sauces, salads, and beverages. Certain varieties are also used to make herbal teas, tinctures, and supplements. If used as a vegetable, only the tender young leaves are edible raw, with a flavor like spinach or chard with a hint of lemony tartness. The young leaves can also be cooked like spinach or chard. Older leaves become tougher and bitter and are essentially inedible by the time they are the mature size. SOWING: 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. FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $3.94 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 7 days, please send us a message. *PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information provided here for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. Please consult with your doctor or professional herbalist prior any use of this herb/plant. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.24 USD
Location: Kingwood, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-28T13:58:47.000Z
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Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Common Name: Yellow Dock
Color: Brown, Green, Orange, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Watering: Light
Genus: Rumex
Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering, Self-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
