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When to Plant Sorrel in Kintyre, North Dakota (58549)

Location

Kintyre, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58549

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 17, 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 4a

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kintyre, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 17, 2026.

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