Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Sorrel

Large, succulent sword shaped leaves with a slight acidic lemony taste.

Grow in a well-drained fertile soil in sun or part shade.

Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus 'Blood Veined'

Sorrel 'Blood Veined'

New colourful salad leaf innovation to add a sharp but pleasant taste and texture to mixed salads when eaten young. Older leaves are ideal used in soups and sauces. Also makes an attractive ‘dot plant’ in the flower border.

Rumex scutatus 'French Large Leafed'

Sorrel 'French Large Leaved'

Use leaves in lamb and beef stews, in salads and to make soup. Leaves used to curdle milk and make junket. Ht 22cm

Rumex acetosa 'Large Leaf'

Sorrel 'Large Leaf'

Sorrel is the classic ingredient in the French soup. The edible leaf has distinctive sour lemon flavor, used widely in soups or in salads, or whatever dish is rather bland. Pick leaves and young stems any time after plants are about 6 in....

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel, Sheep

High in vitamin C, but a more bitter taste than French Sorrel. Use in moderation as large doses are poisonous. Not to be used by sufferers of rheumatism or arthritis. Leaves can be used as a poultice to treat certain skin complaints. Ht 25cm

Rumex scutatus

Sorrel 'Buckler Leaved'

A rare herb and so useful. Ground cover spreading plant; the small arrow shaped leaves are used whole in salads and they make a good soup mixed with potato and onion. Sun or part shade. Rich soil. Ht 60cm