Sauerampfer
Variety
Approved Data
created by Ronja L. at 31.05.2020
Seeds
Available
Gartensauerampfer | BIO Kräutersamen von De Bolster
3,00 €
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
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.
Non hybrid
Frostproof
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.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
15 cm
Row spacing
35 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Septoria
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
Land snails
Aphids
Pea leaf weevil