When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 8 to April 9, and expect your first harvest around April 9. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Sorrel planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Feb 8
Projected first harvest
Apr 9
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Sorrel planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Jan 25
Projected first harvest
Mar 26
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with sorrel
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