Rumex sanguineus

Red Veined Sorrel

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Perennial herb with distinct red-veined foliage and small green flowers. Edible leaves with a sour taste due to oxalic acid content.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Veined Sorrel
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Rumex
Species Sanguineus
Origin Temperate Europe and Asia
Blooming Small green flowers in summer
Leaf Color Green with red veins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, fertile soil rich in organic matter with good drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Cool roots preferred in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (April-Sept)

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Pruning

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage bushiness. Cut flower stalks to prevent self-seeding

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
60% – 90%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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