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When to Plant Sorrel in Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina (28543)

Location

Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28543

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Sorrel directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rumex acetosa
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 18"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial to Full Sun (4-6 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Sorrel in Zone 8b

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Sorrel grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.