Red Veined Sorrel Herb Seeds
Also known as ‘Bloody Dock’ or ‘Red Veined Dock’.
Red Vein’ has bright green leaves with contrasting dark red stems and veins. It is a herbaceous, hardy perennial to 30 cm high. The flavour is sharp, tangy and lemony, the texture is smooth and crisp. It is mainly used as a salad green or baby leaf as the older leaves become tough. It also makes a beautiful garnish. Nutritionally it contains vitamins A and C; minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It germinates best at 7 – 23°C soil temperature. Sow in spring in temperate areas; March – September in subtropical areas; April – July in tropical areas. Choose a position in partial shade. Preferred soil is fertile and well drained; it will tolerate acid conditions pH 5.5 – 6.8. Harvest in 55 days by picking outer leaves. Plants can be propagated by division.
How to Grow as Herb Plant
- Space plants: 30 cm.
- Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
- Germination temperature: 20 – 23°C.
- Maturity: 55 days.
- Hardy, perennial.
- Plant in Spring & Autumn.
- Full sun or part shade.
- Rich, moist, and well-drained soil.
How to Grow as Microgreens
- Do not pre-soak seeds.
- Use approx. 5 grams of seeds for a 10 x 20′ growing tray.
- Add 2 – 3 cm of soil to tray (Unsuitable for hydroponic growing mediums).
- Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil. Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface. Lightly water.
- Cover seeds with a growing tray. Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate. Water 1 – 2 times daily. Keep covered for 5 – 10 days.
- Remove top tray and expose it to direct, outdoor sunlight. Water twice daily.
- Harvest: Up to 30 days. (Level of difficulty: Hard).
