French sorrel

How to Grow and Care for French sorrel

French sorrel · Rumex scutatus
Also known as: buckler-shaped sorrel; garden sorrel

Thrives in rich, fertile soil but will tolerate almost any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

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 French sorrel

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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

Thrives in rich, fertile soil but will tolerate almost any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

How to Water French sorrel?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for French sorrel?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for French sorrel?

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What Soil Is Best for French sorrel?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize French sorrel?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune French sorrel?

Young leaves can be harvested as a 'cut and come again' crop. If growing for foliage it is best to remove any flowering stalks that appear

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How to Propagate French sorrel?

Propagate by seed sown in situ, may self-seed in place if flowers are left to seed

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How to Transplant French sorrel?

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How to Care for French sorrel in Winter?

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How to Plant French sorrel?

Thrives in rich, fertile soil but will tolerate almost any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

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How to Repot French sorrel?

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How to Harvest French sorrel?

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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 French sorrel

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

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Attributes of French sorrel

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rumex scutatus
Genus
Rumex
Family
Polygonaceae
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