Rumex acetosa - P9

Bulletpoints
* acidic, tart in flavour

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The dark green, whole-edged leaves are lanceolate and have a tart, acidic flavour. With the right care, the plant can be harvested from June.

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Sowing
Sow in trays or seed trays from March to April. Sowing outdoors from March to May.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Humus-rich soil preferred.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: From March to May - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to April - Harvesting: In the period from April to September.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over from the vegetables.

Use
Farm garden, vegetable garden, consumption, salad, sauce/dip, medicinal plant