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Can You Grow Sorrel in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Delaware

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Sorrels in Delaware?

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