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Can You Grow Sorrel in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

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 Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in New Mexico

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in New Mexico?

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

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Sorrels in New Mexico?

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