Sorrel Leaves Plant
Annual herb to 0.4 m, Sorrel yields tart, vitamin-rich leaves. Mediterranean origin, thrives in sunny conditions. Edible and medicinal, ideal for salads or soups.
Habit
Annual herb
Height
0.2-0.4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (leaves)
Medicinal
Yes (vitamin C)
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Temperate/Tropical
Temperature (°)
15-30
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Loam+Compost
Fertilizers
NPK(5:10:10)
Watering
Every 2-4 days
Plant Weight
~0.1-0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring-summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
~0.1-0.3 kg leaves
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
1-2 months
Health Benefits
Vitamin C, diuretic
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
5:10:10 weekly
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust, aphids
White powdery growth on leaves, dark brown or black spots on leaves, orange or yellow pustules on leaves, sticky residue and curled leaves
Apply neem oil or sulfur spray, remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, use insecticidal soap or neem oil
Fungicides with myclobutanil, fungicides with copper, fungicides with mancozeb, insecticides with imidacloprid