Sorrel Seeds,
Gabonese
Description
A tropical African relative of common garden sorrel. Like its temperate cousin, Gabonese Sorrel has edible leaves and stems that are sour, sweet, and delicious. Botanical Explorer Joe Simcox first encountered this plant in a market in Vama, Gabon. Women there were selling bunches of the top leaves and stems. They claimed the leaves were a delicious cooked green, so Joe bought several bunches and headed further north to the town of Minvoul where the next day he approached one of the women at the local food hut and asked her to prepare them. Deftly, she chopped up the leaves, added a tomato and some onions, and wow! What an incredible, delicious sautéed green! Tangy and absolutely delicious. The plant grows quickly and loves moisture and heat. It is a great cooked vegetable almost unknown on this side of the planet!
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Rumex abyssinicus
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Days to Germinate
- 10–14
- Days to Maturity
- 50–60
- Planting Depth
- ¼ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 10–12 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 65–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
When to Grow
FAQ
How is Gabonese sorrel eaten?
Its leaves and stems are edible, sour, sweet, and tangy. Botanical Explorer Joe Simcox had them prepared in Gabon by chopping the leaves and adding a tomato and some onions for an incredible cooked green.
Is it the same as common garden sorrel?
No. Rumex abyssinicus is a tropical African relative of common garden sorrel, and it is a cooked vegetable almost unknown on this side of the planet.
Does it need full sun?
It is grown in partial shade. The plant is perennial but not frost hardy, and it loves moisture and heat.
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