2000+Seeds Red Veined SORREL seeds; Rumex sanguineus; non-GMO heirloom

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Red Veined Sorrel; Rumex sanguineus; Kitazawa Seed #487 Approx. 1/16-oz, 1.8 grams, or 2,000+ seeds in packet. Need more seeds? 10-gram jumbo packet has 11,500+ seeds. Bright green leaves with a rich red stem and veins make this an eye-catching addition to salads. Young and tender leaves have the same tangy, lemon flavor as regular green sorrel. Good for micro green or baby leaf. Cool season annual Maturity: Approx. 30-40 days for baby leaf Planting season: Spring What is Red Veined Sorrel? Bloody dock plant, aka red veined sorrel (Rumex sanguineus), is a rosette forming perennial from the buckwheat family. It generally grows in a clumping mound that reaches around 18 inches (46 cm.) in height and is just as wide. Bloody dock plant is native to Europe and Asia but has naturalized in some areas of the United States and Canada. Wild growing red veined sorrel can be found in ditches, clearings, and forests. It is cultivated for its lovely green, lance-shaped leaves that are marked by red to purple veining, of which the plant gets its common name. In the spring, the reddish stems bloom with tiny star-shaped flowers in clusters growing up to 30 inches (76 cm.) in height. Flowers are green at first emergence then darken to a reddish brown, followed by a similarly colored fruit. How to Grow: Red Veined Sorrel Bloody dock plants are hardy to USDA zones 4-8 but can be grown as annuals in other areas. Sow the seeds directly into the garden in the spring or divide existing plants. Situate the planting in full sun to partial shade in average to moist soil. Bloody dock care is minimal, as this is a low maintenance plant. It can be grown around ponds, in a bog, or in a water garden. Keep the plants moist at all times. The plant can be invasive in the garden if allowed to self-sow. Remove the flower stalks to prevent self-seeding and promote bushy leaf growth. Fertilize once a year in the spring.