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Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets
Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets And Envelope
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Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets
Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets And Envelope

Sorrel French Lemon Seeds

€4.00

Rumex scutatus

French Lemon Sorrel is a hardy perennial herb prized for its bright, refreshing lemon-like flavour. It produces neat clumps of long, arrow-shaped, light green leaves that appear early in spring and continue growing well into winter.

Less acidic than common sorrel, it’s a productive, low-maintenance plant that thrives in herb gardens, borders, or pots and suits Irish growing conditions particularly well.

Average number of seeds: 14

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Rumex scutatus

French Lemon Sorrel is a hardy perennial herb prized for its bright, refreshing lemon-like flavour. It produces neat clumps of long, arrow-shaped, light green leaves that appear early in spring and continue growing well into winter.

Less acidic than common sorrel, it’s a productive, low-maintenance plant that thrives in herb gardens, borders, or pots and suits Irish growing conditions particularly well.

Average number of seeds: 14

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • French Lemon Sorrel is easy to grow and well-suited to Irish conditions. Sow seeds in modular trays or small pots using peat-free organic seed compost. Cover lightly and keep moist until germination. Grow on in good light.

    Plant out into a sunny or lightly shaded position in well-drained soil. Sorrel forms neat clumps and can also be grown successfully in pots. Cut regularly to encourage fresh, tender leaves.

    Sow: March to June

    Plant out: March to July

    Harvesting time: March to November

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • French Lemon Sorrel adds a bright, citrusy lift to dishes. Use young leaves fresh in salads, or cook down to make a classic sorrel sauce - delicious with new potatoes, fish, or vegetable fritters. It also makes a wonderful spring sorrel soup, simple and comforting.

    Because sorrel contains oxalic acid, avoid cooking it in uncoated copper or aluminium pans, as the acid can react with the metal and discolour the food.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie