ID# CHERB03

French broad leaf green sorrel Rumex Acetosa

Every vegetable gardener should find a small spot for this kitchen herb, no French potager should be without this staple.

This French broad leaf variety is a vigorous perennial plant that provides huge harvests of delicious, lemony, blonde-green leaves from September through winter into the following summer. Seeds are easy to grow, sturdy plants with stiff upright stems. Holds flavour even when dried. Slightly tangy, the lemon flavor adds zest to salads and is especially good with fish. The leaves grow up to 8" long and can also be cooked like spinach or used in soups.

Europeans have made use of this versatile plant since the 17th century; French chefs in particular often include sorrel in their salads, soups, sauces and of course the famous sorrel omelet It gives a citrus-like flavor to many types of dishes. This perennial can be used fresh or in cooking.  The French sorrel herb plant is just the thing to complete you herb garden.

Packet contains approx 100 seeds