Sorrel

Sorrel — a hardy perennial leaf herb with a bright, lemon-sharp tang for salads, soups and sauces. Easy from seed and cut-and-come-again.
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Sorrel seeds — zesty, lemon-sharp salad leaves

Sorrel is one of the easiest and most rewarding leafy herbs to grow, bringing a bright, lemony tang to salads, soups and sauces long before other greens are ready. A hardy perennial, it earns a place in our culinary herb range and among our fresh leafy greens. New to growing from seed? Start with our herb growing guide.

Sorrel is quick to establish and crops for years — the herb calendar shows when to make your first sowing.

Common and buckler-leaved sorrel

Common (garden) sorrel produces large, arrow-shaped leaves with a punchy citrus bite, while buckler-leaved (French) sorrel has smaller, shield-shaped leaves and a milder, more refined flavour prized by chefs. Both are tough, productive perennials, sitting naturally among our perennial herbs and cropping for years from a single sowing.

Growing sorrel from seed

Sow in spring in rows or trays and thin to give plants space to bush out. Sorrel tolerates partial shade and likes a moisture-retentive soil that keeps the leaves tender and mild. Pick leaves young and often, and remove flower stalks as they appear to prolong leaf production. A cut-and-come-again crop, it keeps giving right through the season.

Sharp, fresh and quick to crop — here is where to take your sorrel next.

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What does sorrel taste like?
Sorrel has a distinctive bright, lemon-sharp tang. It adds zing to salads, soups and creamy sauces, and is best enjoyed young and fresh. Is sorrel a perennial?
Yes. Both common and buckler-leaved sorrel are hardy perennials that crop for several years from a single sowing. How do I grow sorrel from seed?
Sow in spring in rows or trays, thin the seedlings and keep the soil moist. It tolerates partial shade, which helps keep the leaves tender. How do I keep sorrel productive?
Pick leaves young and often and remove flower stalks as they form to prolong tender leaf production through the season.