French Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
Common sorrel variety with large green leaves. This perennial, tangy and lemony, will liven up your soups and salads. Harvest the leaves when they are still young and tender. Little tip: French sorrel can also be used to soothe stings (from nettle and bugs) by rubbing the leaves on the skin.
CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Contains oxalic acid, do not consume in excess.
Plant type: Perennial |
Quantity: Envelope of about 100 seeds |
Exposure: Half shade |
Shape: In rosette |
Soil: Indifférent PH |
Watering: Abundant |
Sowing: Outside |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 1 year |
Plant spacing: 30 cm |
Row spacing: 30 cm |
Depth: 0.5 cm |
Width: 30 cm |
Height: 40 cm |
Color: verte |
Family: Polygonaceae |