Red Apache Sorrel, Heirloom Herb Seeds

Red Apache Sorrel — Highly Ornamental, Drought Tolerant & Packed With Tangy Lemon-Earthy Flavor

Red Apache Sorrel is one of the most beautiful and useful perennial herbs you can grow. A highly ornamental variety with striking red-veined leaves, Red Apache delivers a tangy, lemon-earthy flavor that is exceptional in fresh salads, sauces, soups, and herb butters. Drought and heat tolerant, it thrives with minimal attention in almost any growing zone — grown as a perennial in mild climates and as an annual in colder regions. Easy to grow from seed and requires very little space, making it an ideal addition to herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes alike. 65–75 days.

Why Grow Red Apache Sorrel?

• Highly ornamental — striking red-veined leaves add beauty to the garden and plate
• Tangy lemon-earthy flavor — exceptional in salads, sauces, soups & herb butters
• Drought & heat tolerant — thrives with minimal water and attention
• Grows in almost any zone — perennial in mild climates, annual in colder regions
• Easy from seed, low maintenance — requires little space or care
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil in full sun to part shade. Thin to 12–18 inches apart. Water consistently until established — drought tolerant once mature. Harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous production. Cut back flower stalks to encourage fresh leaf growth and prevent self-seeding. Perennial in zones 5+; grow as annual in colder climates.

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