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Can You Grow Sorrel in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.

Plant zones

2a–9a

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Connecticut

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Sorrel

Sorrel is a lemony, cold-hardy perennial green that returns year after year — one of the earliest greens in spring and nearly maintenance-free.

Direct sow in early spring. Harvest young leaves for salad (mild) or mature for cooking (tangier). Divide plants every few years. Cut flower stalks to keep leaves tender.

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Gardening in Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Connecticut?

Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Sorrels in Connecticut?

Plant Sorrels Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).