Sorrel Spinach (Rumex patientia) from the Jardins de l'Écoumène is a very hardy perennial plant, appreciated for its tangy and sweet leaves, ideal for various culinary uses. It is easy to grow and fits perfectly into vegetable gardens.
Spread: 45-60 cm
Plant height: 60-90 cm
Quantity per pack: 100 seeds
Companion plants: Strawberries, leeks, celery
Enemy plants: None known
The dark green leaves of Spinach Sorrel offer a mild, spinach-like flavor with a slight hint of sorrel-like acidity. They are versatile and can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches, or cooked in soups, sauces, and stews.
This hardy plant prefers well-drained soils and sunny or partially shaded locations. Easy to grow, it can be sown directly in the ground or started indoors. To obtain more tender shoots, it is recommended to cut the flower stalks as soon as they appear to avoid seed dispersal.
Spinach Sorrel is ideal for home gardeners looking to add a productive, tasty and hardy plant to their garden.
