Sorrel: Nutrients, Benefits, Downsides, and Recipes - Healthline
Aug 12, 2021 · Sorrel, which refers to both a leafy green plant and its fruit, is known for its tart taste and powerful health benefits. Here are some notable sorrel benefits, downsides, and recipe ideas.
Sorrel - Wikipedia
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), also called common sorrel or garden sorrel, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Polygonaceae. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock ("dock" being a common name for the genus Rumex ).
Sorrel | Description, Species, Types, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 3, 2025 · Sorrel, any of several hardy perennial herbs of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) that are widely distributed in temperate regions and cultivated for their edible sour leaves. Sorrel leaves are used as a vegetable and as a flavoring in omelets and sauces, and young leaves are used in salads.
How to Plant, Grow and Care for Sorrel - Epic Gardening
Apr 19, 2023 · Sorrel plants are native to all of Europe and Asia, and they’re naturalized in many other parts of the world. Depending on the species, its location, and its associated appearance, common names for sorrel include garden sorrel, green sorrel, red-veined sorrel, narrow-leaved dock, spinach dock, French sorrel, common, or sheep sorrel. Planting ...
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Sorrel
Here is your complete guide to growing sorrel. Sorrel is grown for its tangy, slightly sour-tasting arrow-shaped leaves. There are five types of sorrels to choose from garden sorrel, French sorrel, herb patience or spinach dock, spinach rhubarb, and common or …
What Is Sorrel? - The Spruce Eats
Sep 14, 2022 · What Is Sorrel? Sorrel is a leafy green plant, use alternately as an herb and a vegetable, with a distinctive sour, lemony flavor. It's from the knotweed family, or Polygonaceae, the same botanical family as buckwheat and rhubarb. It also goes by the name "dock."
Sorrel Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Use - Dr. Axe
Feb 15, 2024 · Sorrel is a perennial, edible herb from the same family as buckwheat and rhubarb. It’s often cultivated as a garden herb or leaf vegetable, but some varieties also grow wild. This herb has a bright and tart flavor that adds an interesting and …
How to Plant and Grow Sorrel - Better Homes & Gardens
Apr 3, 2024 · Plant sorrel in full sun or partial shade. Sorrel adapts to a range of soil types. Acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 to 6.8 is ideal. Keep seedlings and young plants evenly moist at all times. Once sorrel is established, especially a plant that has been around for a while, it …
How to Plant and Grow Sorrel | Gardener’s Path
Nov 27, 2021 · Garden or English sorrel, R. acetosa, has lemon-lime colored leaves. It’s the species that’s so popular with Eastern European cooks, who employ it in sour-cream based soups and stews. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall, but the leaves are …
Sorrel Herb - Tips For Growing Sorrel - Gardening Know How
Jun 29, 2021 · Learn how to grow sorrel and add a citrus touch to your culinary herb garden. There are many varieties of sorrel plant, but the most common used in cooking is French sorrel (Rumex scutatus). Sheep's sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is native to North America and is not palatable to humans, but produces nutritious fodder for animals.