Sorrel Seeds,
Green De Belleville
Description
Sorrel is appreciated in native cuisines throughout Europe as well as in many parts of Asia and Africa. A perennial, it is available in early spring, before many annual crops have even been sown! The lemony tartness of the young succulent leaves gives a tangy twist to salads. Widely used in soups; combine with spinach for an authentic spanikopita. This cultivated variety with clear green leaves is much slower bolting than the wild species.
Growing Tips: Harvest tender leaves starting in early spring, remove flowering tops to keep leaves tender and to prevent unwanted volunteers. May become invasive in some climates.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Rumex acetosa
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Sun Requirement
- 6–12 hr.
- Days to Germinate
- 10–14
- Days to Maturity
- 40–60
- Planting Depth
- ¼ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 10–12 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 65–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- Yes
When to Grow
FAQ
How is Green de Belleville different from wild sorrel?
This cultivated variety has clear green leaves and is much slower bolting than the wild species, so the picking window for tender, mild leaves runs considerably longer before the plant tries to run to seed.
What do you do with Green de Belleville sorrel in the kitchen?
The lemony tartness of the young succulent leaves gives a tangy twist to salads, and sorrel is widely used in soups; combine it with spinach for an authentic spanikopita. It is appreciated in native cuisines throughout Europe as well as in many parts of Asia and Africa.
Does Green de Belleville come back every year?
Yes. It is a frost hardy perennial listed for zones 3-7, so the clump returns each spring on its own and is one of the first things ready to cut, 40 to 60 days from a spring sowing. Keep removing the flowering tops so the leaves stay tender and plants do not seed themselves around the garden.
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