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Can You Grow Sorrel in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 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

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in New Jersey

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Sorrels in New Jersey?

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