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Sheep sorrel (alt strain)

Sheep sorrel (alt strain)

Sheep sorrel (alt strain)

Rumex acetosella

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About

Additional strain of sorrel; useful in acid soils and wild edges.

Also known as: Azedinha-brava (variedade), Rumex acetosella, Sheep sorrel (alt strain), Kleiner Sauerampfer (Variante), Acederilla (variedad)

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Very few pests; slugs may nibble but it recovers quickly.

Visual Characteristics

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Culinary

Culinary Use

Salads, soups, sauces for fish, omelettes, smoothies

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How to Propagate

🔪Division
Easy
🌰Seed
Easy

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7

USDA 5 equivalent

Names in Other Languages(3)