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Can You Grow Sorrel in South Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

South Dakota last frost

mid-April

South Dakota first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in South Dakota

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 South Dakota

South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in South Dakota?

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

What zone is South Dakota?

South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Sorrels in South Dakota?

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