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When to Plant Sorrel in Woodland Mills, Tennessee (38271)

Location

Woodland Mills, Tennessee

ZIP Code

38271

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 8, 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 7b

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Woodland Mills, Tennessee, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Sorrel grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.