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Can You Grow Sorrel in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Maryland

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

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

When do you plant Sorrels in Maryland?

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