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Sorrel Bloody is a culinary herb with green leaves, deep red veins and a slightly acidic lemony flavour.
Read our Sorrel Grow Guide for South African Conditions.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Herb
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Scientific Name: Rumex sanguineus
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General Sowing Time: Spring / Summer
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: 1cm
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Spacing: 5cm to 7cm
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Germination: 7 to 10 days
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Days to Harvest: 60 days
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Seed Quantity - 1g raw seed: Approx 1 000 seeds
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Seed Quantity - 10g raw seed: Approx 10 000 seeds
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Height: 30-90 cm
Why Grow This Variety
- Red-veined green leaves add edible colour to the garden.
- The lemony flavour suits fresh salads and cooked dishes.
- The leaves can flavour soups, egg dishes, pasta and other cooked dishes.
- A 60 day harvest window is listed.
Garden Uses
Grow Sorrel Bloody in a herb bed or container, then use the leaves in salads, soups, egg dishes or pasta.
Growing Notes
- Sow during spring / summer.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Follow the listed 1cm sowing depth and 5cm to 7cm spacing.
- Allow 7 to 10 days for germination.
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