Sorrel 'Red Vein'
Sorrel 'Red Vein' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Red Vein' has bright green leaves with contrasting dark red stems and veins. It is a herbaceous, hardy perennial to 30 cm high. The flavour is sharp, tangy and lemony, the texture is smooth and crisp. It is mainly used as a salad green or baby leaf as the older leaves become tough. It also makes a beautiful garnish. Nutritionally it contains vitamins A and C; minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It germinates best at 7 - 23°C soil temperature. Sow in spring in temperate areas; March - September in subtropical areas; April - July in tropical areas. Choose a position in partial shade. Preferred soil is fertile and well drained; it will tolerate acid conditions pH 5.5 - 6.8. Harvest in 55 days by picking outer leaves. Plants can be propagated by division.
Product: Sorrel 'Red Vein'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Rumex sanguineus
Red Vein' has bright green leaves with contrasting dark red stems and veins. The flavour is sharp, tangy and lemony, the texture is smooth and crisp. It is mainly used as a salad green or baby leaf as the older leaves become tough. It also makes a beautiful garnish. Nutritionally it contains vitamins A and C; minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.
Plant type: Herbaceous, hardy perennial
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 7 - 23°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring
Subtropical: March - September
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 10 mm deep; soak seeds overnight before planting
Position: Partial shade
Sow where: Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile, well drained; add compost; will tolerate acid conditions; pH 5.5 - 6.8
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: Keep soil moist, prefers boggy ground
Harvest: 55 days; harvest by picking outer leaves; plants can be propagated by division
100 seeds per packet
Rumex sanguineus
Herbaceous, hardy perennial
Sorrel 'Red Vein'
Red Vein' has bright green leaves with contrasting dark red stems and veins. It is a herbaceous, hardy perennial to 30 cm high. The flavour is sharp, tangy and lemony, the texture is smooth and crisp. It is mainly used as a salad green or baby leaf as the older leaves become tough. It also makes a beautiful garnish. Nutritionally it contains vitamins A and C; minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It germinates best at 7 - 23°C soil temperature. Sow in spring in temperate areas; March - September in subtropical areas; April - July in tropical areas. Choose a position in partial shade. Preferred soil is fertile and well drained; it will tolerate acid conditions pH 5.5 - 6.8. Harvest in 55 days by picking outer leaves. Plants can be propagated by division.