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When to Plant Sorrel in Topawa, Arizona (85639)

Location

Topawa, Arizona

ZIP Code

85639

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 23, 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 9a

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Topawa, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Sorrel grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.