Profusion Sorrel

Family: Polygonaceae Leafy Green

Tart as a fresh green breeze, Profusion Sorrel brings a bright, lemony tang with a tender, succulent bite—leaves that stay pleasantly crisp rather than turning tough.

At about 45 days, this vigorous grower forms abundant, medium-spear leaves with a clean, lively flavor that shines in quick spring-to-summer dishes and silky sauces. Let it be your garden’s most refreshing green: harvest often for a steady flush of flavorful foliage.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Profusion Sorrel

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 21st
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jun 2nd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Profusion Sorrel’s tender, crisp leaves keep their bite, so you can use it raw without turning to sad wet greens. Its clean, lemony acidity plays beautifully when you barely cook it—just long enough to perfume butter and cream, not dull the snap.

Best Uses

quick-tossed salads where the leaves stay crisp
silky sorrel pan sauce for fish or chicken
wilt-and-stir sorrel into buttered grains or eggs for fast tang
blend into a warm cream soup (finish off-heat to keep it lively)

Flavor Profile

bright lemony tang tender, succulent crunch clean, lightly grassy sorrel bite quick-refreshing acidity

Kitchen Pairings

butter goat cheese smoked salmon eggs shallots cream

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common pest or disease problem on Rumex acetosa (French/sorrel-type) and how do I treat it?

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) commonly develops leaf spot caused by fungi in cool, wet weather—symptoms are dark spots that expand on leaves. Remove and discard affected leaves, water at the soil line (not overhead), and improve airflow by spacing plants. If spots keep spreading, apply a labeled fungicide for edible leafy greens, and keep harvesting outer leaves to maintain vigor while diseased leaves are removed.

How often should I water Rumex acetosa during the main growing phase?

During active leaf growth, keep soil consistently evenly moist—aim for “damp but not soggy” so leaves grow tender and avoid stress. In typical home gardens this often means watering about 1–2 times per week, increasing to more frequent light watering during warm, windy periods. The best check is the top 1 inch of soil: water when it starts to dry there, and avoid letting it dry out completely.

How can I tell when Profusion Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is ready to harvest?

Harvest about 40–50 days after sowing or when plants reach roughly 6–8 inches tall. Pick individual tender leaves or clip outer leaves regularly, while keeping the newest center leaves growing. Stop harvesting when plants begin to flower or leaves get noticeably tougher, because sorrel flavor becomes more intense and texture less desirable.