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When to Plant Sorrel in Kiana, Alaska (99749)

Location

Kiana, Alaska

ZIP Code

99749

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, May 4, 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 2a

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kiana, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, May 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Sorrel grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.