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