Common Sorrel — Herbs
Rumex acetosa
Full sun, moderate watering — hardy anywhere in the UK.
- Sow
- Apr
- Plant out
- May
- Harvest
- Jun
- In flower
- May, Jun, Jul
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H7
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 50–100 cm
- Spacing
- 10 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Native
- Native
Growing notes
Grows to 0.5-1 metres. Space about 0-10cm apart. In flower May-Jul.
Toxic to pets
Sorrel is listed by the RHS as harmful if eaten in large amounts, for people and pets. Use it in small quantities only and stop pets grazing on it. If a person has eaten a lot, get medical advice; if a pet has, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal