Grown Sorrel, Red Veined?

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Sorrel, Red Veined — Microgreens

26-30days to harvest

—days to germinate

Z4–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow on microgreen trays at 3.5 gm per tray

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red veined green
Size: 5 g
Shape: Small tender leaves
Flavour: Sharp, tangy flavor with bright sourness, providing color and flavor contrast to microgreen blends.

In the kitchen

Salads, microgreen blends, dessert garnish, culinary accent

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space usage

SpinachCompatible cool-season leafy greens with similar water and light requirements

ArugulaComplementary peppery flavors and identical growing conditions for microgreen production

RadishQuick germination helps break soil crust, compatible growth rates for microgreen harvest

ChivesNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids without competing for space

CilantroSimilar cool-weather preferences and harvest timing for microgreen production

PeasNitrogen fixation benefits sorrel growth, compatible planting densities

KaleSimilar nutrient requirements and growing conditions, good microgreen companion

Mustard GreensCompatible brassica family member with similar growing requirements and harvest timing

Avoid

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of most other plants

SunflowerReleases allelopathic chemicals that suppress growth of smaller plants like sorrel

Black WalnutJuglone toxicity severely inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants like sorrel

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Sorrel, Red Veined?

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