Red Veined Sorrel is quite flashy with its bright green leaves and dark maroon stems and veins. Red Veined Sorrel has a sharp, tangy flavor, making it a terrific addition to soups, salads, stews, and eggs. Red Veined Sorrel is best when harvested young for best texture and flavor. Red Veined Sorrel is a fast growing green that adds excellent flavor and texture to salads. It has the same sharp, tangy flavor as regular sorrel. Pick it as young as you like but if you wait too long, it will become tough.
Botanical Name: Rumex acetosa

Life Cycle: Perennial

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Season: Spring

Plant Type: Leaf Herb

Features: Heirloom, Culinary

Plant Height: 12-36 inches

Days to Maturity: 55 Days

Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches

Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow

Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9