BLOODY DUCK Sorrel blood red. Seeds. . Rumex sanguineus Seeds.
BLOODY DUCK Sorrel blood red. Seeds. . Rumex sanguineus Seeds.
Such a common garden sorrel, with an unusual appearance.
This beautiful sorrel has come to us from Southwest Asia and North Africa, and it is also hardy on a large island, especially if it is protected by a snow cover, but it can also be grown as an annual plant.
In a mild climate, the blood red sorrel remains evergreen, but in harsh winters the leaves die off, but are renewed in the spring.
This sorrel also grows well in periodically flooded gardens.
Only the tender young leaves are used in food; they are eaten raw, with spinach or chard.
The taste has a hint of lemon acidity. The young leaves can also be cooked like spinach or chard.
Older leaves become harder and more bitter, with coarse fibers.
Excellent for freezing and canning.
Forms compact, green rosettes with pronounced red veins.
Can be grown in pots, which will provide both decorative and practical use.
Seeds are sown from April to May, or in autumn, for the next year's harvest. Seeds sown in spring germinate within 14-21 days.
Suitable for fresh peter, in salads, freezing, can also be grown in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Seeds in a package of 10 pcs.
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