D'Angers

Family: Polygonaceae Leafy Green

Tangy, lemon-bright sorrel flavor leaps from tender leaves of D’Angers—an invigorating bite with a clean, refreshing finish.

At about 40 days, plants form a lush rosette of delicate, arrow-shaped foliage with a crisp, succulent texture that stays pleasantly tender for early harvests. Ideal for stirring into springtime sauces and soups, brightening savory blends, or using fresh in salads for a vivid, herbaceous lift.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 40 DaysHabit: Rosette

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	40
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

D’Angers sorrel hits with focused, lemony acidity and a crisp, juicy texture—tender enough to eat straight, but it also behaves beautifully when warmed briefly. Use it late (or off-heat) so the flavor stays bright and the leaves don’t collapse into something flat.

Best Uses

stir into spring soups and purées off-heat so it stays vivid, not dull
whisk into a quick pan sauce with butter/olive oil for a tangy gloss
fold into soft scrambled eggs or omelets for fast flavor lift
toss into salads with heavier dressings (yogurt, crème fraîche) to balance the snap

Flavor Profile

lemon-bright tartness crisp, succulent leaf bite clean, refreshing finish with herbal edge mildly oxidative, mouthwatering acidity

Kitchen Pairings

butter crème fraîche eggs shallot salmon yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Rumex acetosa (large French sorrel), and how can I control it?

Sorrel commonly suffers from leaf spots and rust-like fungal issues in humid, crowded plantings; you’ll see discolored patches and blemished leaves. Remove the worst leaves, improve airflow by thinning, and water at the soil line (not on the foliage) to keep leaves drier. If problems keep recurring, rotate out of Polygonaceae beds next season and avoid reusing infected plant debris.

How often should I water Rumex acetosa during its main growing phase (around the first 4–6 weeks)?

Keep soil consistently lightly moist so the sorrel forms tender leaves—aim for regular watering rather than letting it swing dry, then flood. In warm weather, this often means watering when the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) of soil feels dry, providing enough to wet the root zone. Mulch helps steady moisture, which reduces stress that can trigger early bolting.

How do I tell when Rumex acetosa is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 35–45 days when leaves are well-developed—typically 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long for good tenderness. Pick outer leaves first so the center can keep producing, cutting near the crown without damaging new growth. Stop harvesting when plants begin sending up flower stalks, because leaf quality declines as Rumex acetosa bolts.