Sorrel (Rumex) is a herbaceous plant. In Russia, for a long time, it was considered a weed, but today it is a culture that has been loved by many of its sour taste.
It is also worth noting that it contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and is used to treat certain types of diseases.
Consider in the article where it is better to plant sorrel in the garden or in the country, with what you can have next, and with what crops it is impossible, where to put the container with the planted plant in the house and other nuances.
The importance of the landing site and the consequences of poor choice
Now sorrel is grown independently, while you can have minimal skills. First of all, it is necessary to determine the place of planting.
To have a good harvest, sorrel is planted on wet ground., but at the same time moisture should not stagnate in the soil. If you do not take the planting site seriously, you can not expect a rich harvest. At one place sorrel can grow up to four years. Gradually, the plant begins to turn into a weed and fill everything around it. To avoid this, it should be planted regularly.
What conditions should be in open ground?
Open ground should be free from outside grass (weeds), especially you need to control the absence of such a weed as wheat grass.
Where better to have - in the sun or in the shade?
Are direct sunlight allowed? Sorrel like lighted places, but it does not tolerate exposure to direct sunlight.therefore it is better to choose a shaded place. Ideally it will be planted under the canopy of trees or in the bushes, where there is little sun. It is also a good idea to plant it behind the house or under the fence so that it does not stay under the sun all day.
The choice of soil when grown in the garden garden
Sorrel is a perennial plant, so the selection and preparation of the soil must be approached as carefully as possible.
Sandy soils or loams are most preferred, and sorrel sprouts well in peaty soils rich in humus. In case there is no suitable soil, it is necessary to make a good drainage.
Acidity and soil composition
For the successful growth of plants is important and acidity of the soil. Sorrel prefers to grow on weakly acidic soils with a pH of 4.5-5.0. It is also necessary to consider the depth of the passage of groundwater. It should not be more than 1 m.
Do I need to fertilize and what exactly?
During the growing period, it is necessary to feed the plant three times.. The first time - when preparing the soil, and the second - in the spring and the third time - after harvesting. Feed should be as follows: in the fall, after harvesting, it is necessary to dig up the beds and add ammonium nitrate (15 grams), humus or compost (10 kilograms), and potassium salt (15-18 grams) to one square meter of land.
Crop rotation effect
In order to get a rich harvest, it is preferable to plant sorrel where pumpkin plants, radishes, carrots, onions or greens used to grow. It is with the alternation of these crops with sorrel, you can achieve high results in the harvest.
Then you can not land and what will happen if this is done?
Do not plant sorrel in the ground after wheat grass, the soil will be weakened and will oppress its growth, as the grass is difficult to eradicate weeds.
What are the best cultures to place next to?
It is useful and convenient to plant sorrel next to the berry crops. In the shade, for example, gooseberry, he will feel great, there will be enough sun and nutrients.
Some types of vegetables are also not against the neighborhood with sorrel. This carrot, cabbage and radish will immediately become noticeable effect of sorrel on their yield.
It will also be a wonderful neighborhood with mint or melissa, their bushes will be much healthier and more magnificent.
Why not?
In the garden of sorrel, and there are detractors. These include legumes (beans, beans and peas). They begin to develop poorly and oppress their neighbor. Tomatoes are also not happy with the sorrel neighborhood. Despite the fact that mint and melissa have a beneficial effect on plant growth, such herbs as sage, thyme, thyme will negatively affect its yield.
Features of growing at home
In order to grow sorrel at home, it is necessary to observe some rules. The apartment for its cultivation is best suited windows overlooking the western and eastern sides. Since this is a cold-resistant culture, the temperature in the room can be from + 4 ° C to + 20 ° C, which will allow it to grow in a loggia or on the veranda. It is undesirable in the house the presence of drafts.
We introduced you to the features of growing sorrel. Follow the above tips and be able to get a decent harvest.. Good luck!
