VegetableSorrel
Large Leaf Sorrel
Large Leaf
Large Leaf Sorrel is a vibrant annual leafy green that delivers a bright lemon zing in just 45 days from sowing. Growing up to 2 feet tall in full sun, this variety thrives in cool-season gardens and works beautifully in containers. Whether you're adding tangy freshness to salads, soups, smoothies, or even baked goods, this sorrel brings both flavor and a significant boost of vitamin C to your kitchen.
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Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam
Preferred Temp60-75°F
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
PeriodPerennial
TypeBush
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
?-?
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
Perennial
Care
High
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Highlights
What sets Large Leaf Sorrel apart is its remarkable versatility and speed. You'll have harvestable leaves in just 45 days, and the plant reaches a generous 2 feet tall, giving you plenty of leaf material to work with. The flavor is distinctly lemony and bright, making it equally at home in a morning smoothie blended with apple, celery, banana, and pineapple as it is brightening a summer salad. The real magic happens when you succession plant every two weeks during spring and fall, you'll have a continuous supply of this nutritious green for months.
Common Uses
Large Leaf Sorrel shines in applications where its bright lemon character can be showcased. Use fresh leaves raw in salads for a tangy punch, or cook them into soups where the acidity cuts through richness beautifully. It's outstanding blended into green smoothies, where its citrus notes complement fruits like apple, banana, and pineapple. The leaves also work in baking applications, adding an intriguing flavor dimension to breads and other baked goods.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Late Spring
First Harvest
Early Spring
Last Harvest
Late Fall
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Sow seeds sparingly in early spring in a full-sun location. For continuous harvests, repeat sowing every two weeks as long as weather remains cool throughout spring and fall.
Harvesting
Harvest begins around 45 days after sowing. Pick individual leaves as needed, starting with the outer leaves and working your way in to encourage the plant to produce more foliage. Harvest regularly during the cool seasons when growth is most vigorous, and the plant will continue producing fresh leaves.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Soil pH Range
6 – 7
Scientific Classification
Oxalis rosea Feuillee ex Jacq.
Family
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Oxalis