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Curled dock

Curled dock

Product number: 329850
Origin: Europe
Latin: Rumex hydrolaphatum

This attractive sorrel grows in the dampest spots or in ponds. Its leaves are quite large (as one would expect with always sufficient water) and the young leaves are tender for consumption. The plant can reach a height of 30-150 cm (depending on the location), which includes the beautiful green or red flower plumes. Make a delicious stew or sorrel porridge (old dishes) from the young leaves. Sorrel aids digestion and also has many medicinal applications. For many recipes, google “sorrel recipes”.

Denominations:
Latin: Rumex hydrolaphatum
Dutch: Waterzuring
English: Water Dock

Sowing method: April-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the sowing with a (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Some will germinate quickly; slow germinators may appear later.

Sowing/planting time:

April
May
June
July

Harvesting time:

July
August
September
October

Soil type:

Peaty
All soil types

Cultivation location:

Outdoors

Position:

Partial shade
Shade

Flower colour: Green or red flower plumes
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: More than 120 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Rumex hydrolaphatum
Dutch: Water dock
Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
English: Water Dock

Source: www.mijnreceptenboek.nl Sorrel is prepared in the same way as spinach. The taste of sorrel is also somewhat reminiscent of spinach. It is an important ingredient in the dish "eel in green sauce". The taste of sorrel fits perfectly in soups, sauces and omelettes. Chop the sorrel finely and add it to the dish. You can use sorrel as an extra addition in salads or mixed salads. It will give them a fresh and sour accent. Sorrel can also be (briefly) stewed. Use a stainless steel pan and a little butter. Freshly chopped sorrel can be used as a herb bouquet for various dishes. Chop the leaves very finely and use only a small amount. In a salad, vinegar can then be omitted. Do not use sorrel in combination with mineral water. Sorrel can, however, be well added to a fatty meal. The meal will be better digested as a result.