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Can You Grow Sorrel in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Sorrels in Rhode Island
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Sorrel in Rhode Island?
Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Sorrels in Rhode Island?
Plant Sorrels Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).