Herb Sorrel Citrus Volare Rumex Patienta

Description

Herb Sorrel Citrus Volare Rumex Patienta

Sorrel Citrus is a hardy perennial herb which can be harvested for years after its initially been sown. The leaves are high in vitamin C and are best picked as baby leaves due to them having a slight crunch and citrus flavour. This variety is also known as Sorrel Volare and has a milder flavour than sorrel lemon.

Sow Indoors: March-July

Days To Germination: 7-14 days

Optimum Soil Temperature: 15-18 °C

Planting Depth: 5mm

Plant Height: 45-61cm

Plant Spacing: 45cm

Light: Full Sun

Sow seeds March to July, under cover if prior to the last frost.

Sow seeds thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Thin seedlings if necessary, when large enough to handle, to 12cm (8in) apart.

Keep ground weed free and young plants moist.

Young leaves can be harvested 8 weeks from sowing.

Harvest regularly from early summer to frosts and keep well trimmed to encourage young tender growth.

Hardy Perennial.