curled dock

How to Grow and Care for curled dock

curled dock · Rumex crispus
Also known as: yellow dock

Grows naturally in any reasonably fertile soil and found particularly in grassland, road verges, waste areas and cultivated ground. Can be a persistent garden weed

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing curled dock

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows naturally in any reasonably fertile soil and found particularly in grassland, road verges, waste areas and cultivated ground. Can be a persistent garden weed

How to Water curled dock?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for curled dock?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for curled dock?

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What Soil Is Best for curled dock?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for curled dock?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize curled dock?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune curled dock?

Cut back prior to seed setting to avoid self-seeding

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How to Propagate curled dock?

Spreads readily by seed; root sections also regrow

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How to Transplant curled dock?

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How to Care for curled dock in Winter?

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How to Plant curled dock?

Grows naturally in any reasonably fertile soil and found particularly in grassland, road verges, waste areas and cultivated ground. Can be a persistent garden weed

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How to Repot curled dock?

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How to Harvest curled dock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

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The Toxicity of curled dock

Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of curled dock

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rumex crispus
Genus
Rumex
Family
Polygonaceae
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