When to Plant Sorrel in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA hardiness 6b to 7b (zones 6b to 7b on this page). Plant sorrel by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Sorrel planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Mar 30
Projected first harvest
May 29
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Sorrel planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Mar 25
Projected first harvest
May 24
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Sorrel planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Mar 20
Projected first harvest
May 19
Sorrel is ready to harvest in about 60 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of sorrel in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with sorrel
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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