🌿 Sorrel, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Sorrel in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Sorrel, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Perennial in mild areas. Lemony tangy leaves, great raw or cooked. Cut back hard in summer to prevent bolting.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Added raw to salads for lemony tang
- Wilted into cream sauces for fish
- Blended into sorrel soup
- Used in French cooking with eggs and salmon
Health Benefits
- Contains oxalic acid for plant vitality
- Good source of vitamin C and minerals
- Lemony flavour adds culinary interest
- Perennial vegetable for years of harvest
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Slugs
Common Diseases
- Leaf spot
Storage
Fridge in a damp cloth, up to 4 days
Value
Saves ~$3-5/week, perennial, nearly impossible to kill, produces year-round
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When should I plant Sorrel in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Sorrel can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Perennial in mild areas. Lemony tangy leaves, great raw or cooked. Cut back hard in summer to prevent bolting.
What are good companion plants for Sorrel?
Good companions for Sorrel in SEQ include Strawberry, Lettuce.
Plant profile
The sorrel profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.