Sorrel - perennial |
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Propagation: Seed
in AO 25/40 10/10 Temperature: 75° F. Humidity: Not critical. Germination time: 7-10 days. |
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Root /grow: Approximate transplant time: Summer: 3-4 weeks. Winter: 4-5 weeks. PREFERRED TEMPERATURE: Day: 70-80°F. Night: 60-75°F. |
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Transplanting: To slab or NFT when plants are 2-3”. | |
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Special nutrient requirements: None | |
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Growing time to harvest: (after transplanting) Summer: 4 weeks. Winter: 5-6 weeks. Number of harvests: Multiple. |
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Yield: Summer: 4 lbs per 8 ft. NFT trough. Winter: 1 lbs per 16 ft. NFT trough. |
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Light: Enjoys full sun, but grows well in partial shade on short days. SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING: None required. |
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Sensitive to: Fungal infections: Little. Insects: Aphids. |
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Notes: Allow sorrel to grow to a full bushy plant (before leaf senescence) and harvest to the crown. Allow to re-grow. | |