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When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 12A

USDA Zone

12A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Sorrel can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rumex acetosa
Days to Maturity 60 days
Sun Requirements Partial to Full Sun (4-6 hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Sorrel

Good Companions

StrawberryCarrotHerb

Avoid Planting Near

Fennel
See the full companion planting guide for Sorrel →

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Growing Sorrel in USDA Zone 12A

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Sorrel can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Sorrel approximately 60 days after planting.