Sarah Wilkins
3 July 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Sorrel in Perth. In this guide, I will explain each step that you need to take to successfully grow Sorrel in your garden or verandah.
Herbs smell great and create wonderful happy sensations when we garden with them. Not only is growing herbs easy, there are many health benefits of herbs, such as preventing illnesses, easing pain and just their amazing tastes!
Best time to grow Sorrel in Perth
The best time to grow this yummy herb in Perth, is between Mar-May, Sep-Nov.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Sorrel grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. You can use one pot for a plant, or get a large pot and plant a few varieties if there’s room.
How much sun is best?
Sorrel thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Sorrel
If you are growing Sorrel in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a rich and well-draining soil and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Sorrel needs Regular watering, keep soil moist and damp. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Sorrel?
You can harvest Sorrel at its prime, which is around 3 months.
What to propagate
You can plant Sorrel from Seeds, and place each plant around 30-35 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Sorrel
Sorrel is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Herbs have been used forever. They have been important to all cultures since long before we recorded history.
Fact 2: Many herbs contain essential oils, which are the flavouring components of extracts.
These make growing Sorrel in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Sorrel in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Sorrel in your garden or verandah.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found my guide useful, enjoy growing your own!
