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When to Plant Sorrel in Bloomfield, New Mexico (87413)

Location

Bloomfield, New Mexico

ZIP Code

87413

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 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 7a

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bloomfield, New Mexico, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

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