{"product_id":"sheep-sorrel","title":"Sheep Sorrel","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"253\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"307\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sorrel, Field Sorrel, Sour Weed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"337\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"585\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"613\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Sheep Sorrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"908\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel is a hardy, low-growing perennial herb known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"709\"\u003etangy, lemon-like flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e and long history of traditional use as both a medicinal and edible wild green. Native to Europe and now naturalized across North America, it thrives in meadows, fields, forest edges, and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1124\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant forms delicate arrow-shaped leaves and spreads by both seed and underground rhizomes, creating soft, airy patches that return year after year. It is incredibly resilient, cold-hardy, and self-sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1203\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003etrue survival plant\u003c\/strong\u003e—simple, nourishing, and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1238\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1284\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1535\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic spring tonic\u003cbr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e• A traditional cleansing herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e• A digestive-supporting green\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e• A mineral-rich food plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e• A traditional cooling herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e• A blood-supporting botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e• A foundational wild edible\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• A long-used household plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1610\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eleaves and aerial parts\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary traditionally used parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1641\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"2016\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eRumex acetosella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading\u003cbr data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads indefinitely\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish-green\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, arrow-shaped, bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eRoot Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizomatous\u003cbr data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2058\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel forms light, airy colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2098\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Sheep Sorrel from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2171\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel is extremely easy to grow and thrives in tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2216\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Sheep Sorrel Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2248\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurface Sowing Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2297\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel seeds need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2404\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eScatter seeds on soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003ePress gently into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eDo NOT cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2431\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2468\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 7–14 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e• Fast and reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2502\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2518\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2533\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eZones 3–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2547\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2578\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2593\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2672\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e• Sandy, rocky, or poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e• Low fertility preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2688\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2747\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2765\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2825\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 8–12 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e• Will spread outward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2850\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2884\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2923\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eWeeks 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e• Leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2964\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eWeeks 6–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e• Flower stalks form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3026\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eYear 2+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e• Full perennial stands\u003cbr data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e• Spreading habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3046\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3058\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3096\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest young leaves for best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3154\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry\u003cbr data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e• Best in spring and early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3165\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3197\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when seed heads mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3218\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3252\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSheep Sorrel self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3346\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003eAllow seed stalks to fully dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eShake or rub seeds free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3351\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3378\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Sheep Sorrel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3574\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Extremely hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e• Cold tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003e• Thrives in poor soil\u003cbr 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