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Red-veined sorrel –the vivid red veining that marks these lush green leaves make this variety highly ornamental, in addition to being edible. Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm. Sorrel has long been grown as a medicinal and culinary herb, and before lemons became widely available it was used to add a tart, tangy flavour to many dishes.

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This will help to prolong your growing season, as the plants will be able to continue putting all of their energy into their leaves, rather than into producing seeds. There are many types and all are good looking ornamental plants but, they have become invasive and if you have them in your garden you will know how difficult they are to get rid of. All types of Sorrel are high in oxalic acid and therefore should be used in moderation by anyone suffering with illness that is impacted by oxalic acid, these include rheumatism, arthritis, gout or bladder or kidney stones.There are so many ways to use this herb outside of a garnish or a punchy addition to a spring salad, with its health benefits considered too, getting to know Sorrel in all of its forms and varieties is a must for the avid and hungry forager.

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Medicinally, due to its high levels of Vitamin C it is also provides an excellent boost to the immune system, especially when coupled with the high levels of Vitamin A in that this humble plant provides as well. Native or naturalised in Britain, Ireland, Europe, Africa and Asia; introduced to North America and New Zealand. Sorrel in a container needs regular watering throughout the growing season, as the compost will dry out quickly, especially in summer. Over-crowding will lead to stunted growth and the development of diseases, so pay attention to spacing.Not only is sorrel such a tasty yet unique ingredient, but it’s also packed with high amounts of vitamins A and C, along with an impressive list of other nutrients. Its stalks bear clusters of small reddish-green to brown flowers and the bright-green leaves are long, oblong and spear-shaped. Family Polygonaceae Native to the UK No Foliage Deciduous Habit Columnar upright Potentially harmful Harmful if eaten in large amounts. We used to pick sorrel from the local fields where I used to live with my parents, brothers and sister ☺️.

Sorrel, Common Sorrel and types of Edible UK Sorrels Wild Sorrel, Common Sorrel and types of Edible UK Sorrels

Sorrel grown in a greenhouse will give you leaves to harvest earlier in the year, but the plants will bolt much sooner in the summer. I put a little bunch of sorrel in with my tangerine tea as well as wild rose petals chamomile, honeysuckle, lemon balm, Johnny jump ups, calendula, holy basil flowers, sage and rosemary depending on what I have available. All three are easy to grow, either from seed or young plants, and are perennials so should last several years. R. acetosa was believed to be a ‘cooling’ herb and helpful for swellings and inflammatory conditions.g. Roundup Fast Action, SBM Job done General Purpose Weedkiller or Doff Advanced Concentrated Weedkiller). Used with care, glyphosate is safe to use around the base of non-suckering woody plants, as long as the bark is woody, brown and mature. Although the tangy and citrusy flavour of sorrel leaves hold so much culinary potential, sorrel isn’t an ingredient that’s often sold in supermarkets.

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Protect the seedlings from slugs and snails, water regularly until well rooted and thin out to 15–20cm (6–8in) apart if necessary. Mulches are usually applied around plants to help suppress weeds while maintaining consistent moisture levels. Common Sorrel seeds should be sown in spring, either outside, where they are to flower, or in seed trays and covered lightly with compost. Its leaves provide a mildly sour and zesty kick to dishes, adding a pleasant balance of tanginess and freshness. It also had a number of common uses such as treating wounds like sores, bruises, boils and chickenpox.Rumex scutatus (pictured) – also known as buckler-leaved or French sorrel, this is a low-growing, creeping variety.