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Sorrel

Sorrel is listed botanically as Rumex acetosa. It may also be listed as sorrel dock, sour dock, common sorrel, green sorrel. Perennial leafy herb with bright, lemony-tart leaves that are harvested young for salads, soups, sauces, and other kitchen uses. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Rumex and in the family Polygonaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Sorrel as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Grow in full sun to partial shade with evenly moist, well-drained soil. Harvest outer leaves regularly and remove flower stalks if you want to keep leaf production tender and vigorous. Propagation or sowing note: Direct sow in cool soil or transplant young starts; established clumps can also be divided. Plant-health prevention note: Avoid overcrowding and prolonged leaf wetness, and remove damaged foliage promptly. Pest-prevention note: Protect young leaves from slugs and inspect undersides for aphids; harvest and thin plants regularly to keep growth open. The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 55 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Slugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.