Can You Grow Sorrel in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Sorrels in Ohio
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Sorrel in Ohio?
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Sorrels in Ohio?
Plant Sorrels Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).