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Can You Grow Sorrel in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Texas

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sorrel in Texas?

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

What zone is Texas?

Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).

When do you plant Sorrels in Texas?

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