Broad-leafed perennial: Provides abundant, long-lasting harvests for culinary and cover cropping
High germination rate (65%): Ensures reliable growth and minimal seed waste
Edible and flavorful: Offers tangy lemon flavor suitable for soups, salads, and winter dishes
Competitive and resilient: Thrives in thick grass and old fields, reducing need for frequent removal
Versatile use: Functions as a food forest cover crop, nutrient accumulator, and edible herb
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Rumex scutatus##
HOW TO GROW FRENCH SORREL
Direct sow after last frost. May be divided after second year. For micro greens, sow 12 seeds per foot. Avoid planting in a vegetable garden, Sorrel is a strong seeder and competitiveness will allow it to spread, difficult to remove once established. Best used as a pasture or food forest co