Sauerampfer

Season Overview

Description

Tastes characteristically sour and, in addition to oxalic acid, contains vitamin C and iron. The fresh leaves are used as an ingredient in salads, for making frankfurter sauce, as a tea or in sorrel soup. Increases the body's defenses, has a blood purifying and detoxifying effect. The leaves can also be used as food for small animals. Suitable for freezing. Grows to a height of about 40-90 cm. Perennial.

Growing tips

Light germinator. Germination after 10-15 days at 15-20°C. Keep seed moist. Will spread in the garden if not cut before seed set. Winter hardy.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

15 cm

Row spacing

35 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm