Topic: Sorrel seeds

[alipally]

I have seen quite a few recipes lately that use garden sorrel, I like the idea of a perenial that I can use for salads and for cooking.  I have tried to find some seeds but without success, does anyone know where I can get some please.
Thanks muchly,

[chrispea27]

sorry not sure about seeds but have grown them and they are easy peasy and am still getting some from last years sowing.
I have them under cloches.

[cambourne7]

Hi

I am sure i have some, pm me your details and if i can find them i will post them on :)

Sorel is yummy i have 3 plants on the go and usualy grab a bit most times i past and much on the lotty.

Cambourne7

[debjay]

Hi :)
sorrel seeds are available at Dobbies
http://www.dobbies.co.uk/acatalog/info_SUT165532.html
aslo some on Ebay
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=sorrel+seed
Hope this helps
Debs :D

[valentinelow]

Am I the only person in the world who can't grow sorrel? I have tried sowing some for the last couple of years - never saw a thing. Anyone else have germination problems? Or have a suggestion as to what I am doing wrong? I give the sorrel the same sophisticated treatment I give my other seeds - just bung 'em in the ground and hope. It usually works...

[Rob08]

Am I the only person in the world who can't grow sorrel? I have tried sowing some for the last couple of years - never saw a thing. Anyone else have germination problems? Or have a suggestion as to what I am doing wrong? I give the sorrel the same sophisticated treatment I give my other seeds - just bung 'em in the ground and hope. It usually works...

As sorrel is a wild plant your sowing method should work just fine.  Are you perhaps planting the seeds a bit too deep? 

You might try a pre-sprouting method (as described by Amishland) and germinate the seeds on some damp tissue paper and as soon as you can see it has germinated plant it very gently in warm soil? 

[elsie]

Hi, I have some sorrel seeds you can have  :)

[Susiebelle]

Hi Elsie if alipally is fixed up I would luv to try some of your sorrel seeds- don't worry if they are spoken for- will pm my address just in case. many thanks

[elsie]

Should be able to send you a pinch as well  :)

[Susiebelle]

Thanks Elsie thats brightened my day :) :)

[calendula]

moles seeds offer a lovely red veined variety that is also delicious, raw or cooked and looks very pretty in salads

http://www.molesseeds.co.uk

[real food]

The red veined sorrel is available in various catalogues. I grew it last year and am very impressed with it. I put a cloche over it in early Winter and it is still in good condition. Easy to grow from seed.

[saddad]

Even better from root cuttings... the "French" or buckler leaf is best for salads and the broad leaf for soups and large scale cooking. Deb P grew the red veined but it wasn't as sharp and tasty as either my HDRA Sacheval (?) or the french..
 ;D

[calendula]

The red veined sorrel is available in various catalogues. I grew it last year and am very impressed with it. I put a cloche over it in early Winter and it is still in good condition. Easy to grow from seed.

could you pass on some other outlets as they might be cheaper  :)

[alipally]

Thanks all you kind people.  I have PMd Cambourne7 (I think, not too au fait with the PM side of this yet) so hopefully I should be sorted, but thanks for the offer Elsie. 
Much appreciated
Alison