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When to Plant Sorrel in Deer Lodge, Montana (59722)

Location

Deer Lodge, Montana

ZIP Code

59722

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, April 7, 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 4b

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Deer Lodge, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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