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Can You Grow Sorrel in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Louisiana

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Sorrels in Louisiana?

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