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When to Plant Sorrel in Avery Island, Louisiana (70513)

Location

Avery Island, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70513

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, January 13, 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 9b

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Avery Island, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Sorrel grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.