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Can You Grow Sorrel in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Tennessee

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Sorrels in Tennessee?

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