Can You Grow Sorrel in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Sorrels in Maine
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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.
Gardening in Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Sorrel in Maine?
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Sorrels in Maine?
Plant Sorrels Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).