RED VEINED SORREL
Best leafy green for gardeners seeking quick harvests and vibrant salads.
Add a vibrant touch to your garden and kitchen with Red Veined Sorrel. This annual vegetable boasts striking crimson veins on lush green leaves, offering both ornamental appeal and a tangy, sharp flavor. It's fast and easy to grow, ready for a baby leaf harvest in about 40 days. Tender leaves are perfect raw in salads, lightly steamed, or added to soups. For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every few weeks. This variety is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to your diet.
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Soil Temp for Germination
5070
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Who it's for
- Home cooks and gardeners seeking edible, eye-catching landscape accents
- Busy gardeners wanting reliable, low-effort perennial harvests
- Organic growers looking for naturally resilient, pest-free leafy greens
Who should skip it
- Individuals with health conditions sensitive to high oxalic acid levels
- Gardeners in hot climates struggling with early summer bolting
- Meticulous gardeners wanting to prevent unwanted plant spread
Performance breakdown
Germination Speed
Rapid emergence ensures a quick turnaround from sowing to first harvest.
Visual Impact
Striking crimson veins provide exceptional ornamental value in any garden bed.
Culinary Versatility
Tangy leaves transition seamlessly from fresh salads to cooked savory dishes.
Growth Resilience
Hardy enough to withstand light frosts for an extended growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Low fertilizer requirements make this an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.
Harvest Consistency
Frequent sowings yield a steady supply of tender, flavorful baby greens.
Key Specs
Soil Temp for Germination
50–70°F
Seed Depth
¼–½"
Seed Spacing
1–2"
Days to Emergence
2–15
Thin Plants to
6–12"
Row Spacing
16–18"
Fertilizer Needs
Low
Days to Maturity
40 days
Features
- Striking crimson veins on green leaves
- Tangy, sharp, spirited flavor
- Ornamental and edible appeal
- Tender leaves for continuous harvest
- Tolerates light frosts
- Fast and easy to grow
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Red Veined Sorrel for its dual role as a beautiful ornamental and a flavorful culinary herb. Reviewers consistently report high germination and reliable, vigorous growth. The striking deep red veins enhance garden aesthetics and salad presentations. Its intense, tangy lemon flavor is highly valued for elevating various dishes. Gardeners appreciate its perennial nature, ensuring consistent early yields year after year. A minor consideration is its tendency to bolt in intense summer heat, requiring prompt harvesting. Overall, this sorrel is celebrated as a high-quality, dependable seed offering exceptional flavor and visual appeal, making it a rewarding addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
You can begin harvesting baby leaves in as little as 40 days after planting. For a continuous supply, try sowing new seeds every few weeks throughout the growing season.
Yes, Red Veined Sorrel is versatile and thrives in both full sun and partial sun conditions. This makes it a great choice for garden spots that don't receive direct light all day.
Red Veined Sorrel is quite hardy and can tolerate light frosts. This makes it an excellent candidate for both spring and fall planting cycles.
The leaves have a distinct, tangy, and sharp flavor. They are best enjoyed raw in salads for a pop of color and acidity, but they also hold up well when lightly steamed or stirred into soups.
While you can sow seeds closely, you should thin the seedlings to 6–12 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to thrive. Rows should be spaced 16–18 inches apart for easy access.
No, Red Veined Sorrel has low fertilizer needs. It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that performs well in standard garden soil with moderate watering.
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