Belleville Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

1 established plant in a 9cm pot sent in plastic-free packaging, producing tender, lemony leaves that bring a bright, tangy flavour to spring and summer dishes.

Perennial | Height 30–60cm | Full sun to partial shade | Edible leaves, soups, sauces | Cut-and-come-again, early harvest

‘Belleville’ Sorrel is a vigorous, upright perennial leaf crop with large, smooth green leaves and a fresh citrus tang. One of the earliest greens to emerge in spring, it produces abundant harvests from early spring through to autumn. Its larger size and productive nature make it ideal for vegetable beds, perennial borders, or dedicated kitchen garden spaces.

The flavour is bold, sharp, and lemony with deeper sorrel intensity than French sorrel, making it excellent for soups, sauces, omelettes, and traditional sorrel dishes. The broad leaves can be harvested young for salads or left to mature for cooking. Regular picking encourages continuous fresh growth throughout the season.

Belleville Sorrel is exceptionally hardy, easy to grow, and reliable year after year. It thrives in most soils, copes well with cooler conditions, and benefits from occasional division to maintain vigour. Productive, resilient, and packed with flavour, it’s a superb perennial green for gardeners wanting dependable early harvests.

Delivery Information

All plants are carefully packed and sent in plastic-free packaging to protect both the plant and the environment. Plants are dispatched promptly so they arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to plant.

We ship orders using a tracked 24-hour delivery service, helping to minimise time in transit and reduce stress on the plant. Orders are packed by hand at the nursery, and we aim to dispatch early in the week to avoid delays over weekends.

If you have any questions about delivery timing or combining orders, please get in touch before ordering and we will be happy to help.

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