How to Grow Sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Your complete guide to growing Sorrel.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sorrel
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | June – July | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | May – July | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | May – June | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | April – June | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | April – May | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | April – May | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | March – May | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | March – April | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | February – March | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | January – March | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Sorrel
✓ Good companions
Similar germination time and growing conditions, complementary flavors
Deep roots complement shallow sorrel roots, efficient space utilization
Natural pest deterrent, doesn't compete for space due to different root systems
Repels aphids and improves soil health with sulfur compounds
Compatible growth requirements and harvest schedule
Attracts beneficial predatory insects that control garden pests
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, good space utilization
Similar growing conditions and helps maximize garden space efficiently
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar growing requirements
Similar moisture needs and growing conditions for microgreen production
Nitrogen fixation benefits soil, similar harvest timing
Fast germination helps break soil crust, compatible harvest timing
Quick-growing root crop that doesn't compete for space and loosens soil
Compatible growth rates and water requirements for microgreen production
Compatible cool-season crops with similar water and nutrient needs
Provides ground cover and both prefer slightly acidic soil conditions
✗ Keep away from
Compete for similar nutrients and may attract same pests like flea beetles
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt sorrel growth
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most leafy greens
Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of most other plants
May cross-pollinate with sorrel affecting seed quality if plants bolt
Allelopathic effects and creates too much shade for sorrel plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
