Red Panda Sorrel

Red Panda Sorrel, most commonly used in France, is a unique, open-pollinated herb variety with deep maroon-colored stems and veins. Whether growing in the garden or indoors as a tasty microgreen, Red Panda Sorrel is a leafy baby green that has a distinctive lemony flavor and vibrant colors making it a favorite to add to many culinary dishes. With its sweet and tart taste, Sorrel adds a burst of flavor to soups, salads, and sauces. It’s also been used by many to make delicious herbal tea. Red Sorrel is hardy in USDA zones 4-8, this variety is highly cold and snow resistant. Rumex sanguineus. 50-55 days to maturity.

If growing your Red Sorrel outdoors in-ground or in a container, you will want to transplant your Seeds early spring before the summer heat, high temperatures can cause bolting. It will mature to 12-18″ in height and 12″-18″ wide. It should be planted in full sun with well-draining soil. Prepare your soil 1-2 weeks before planting by mixing organic matter, like Hoss Complete Organic Fertilizer to ensure adequate drainage and nutrition.

Red Panda Sorrel Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant or direct sow

When to Plant: after last frost

Seed Spacing: n/a

Row Spacing: n/a

Days to Maturity: 50-55 (baby leaf)

Disease Resistance: n/a

Plant Height: 12″-18″