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Can You Grow Sorrel in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in New Hampshire

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Sorrels in New Hampshire?

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