When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 11 to May 10, and expect your first harvest around May 10. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Sorrel planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Mar 11
Projected first harvest
May 10
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Sorrel planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Feb 27
Projected first harvest
Apr 28
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with sorrel
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