Sorrel planting and care in the open field pests

Sorrel is an unpretentious summer cottage plant, which contains many vitamins and minerals that a person needs. So that you can be sure what a bountiful crop sorrel can give, planting and caring for it in the open field must be timely and correct. However, the plant takes root well in the wild.

Choosing a place for planting sorrel

Unlike many ornamental and horticultural crops, sorrel does not like open sunny areas. The best place is partial shade from trees. The acidity of the soil practically does not matter, sorrel gives a good yield both on neutral substrates and on acidic ones, it only prefers loamy soils.

Crop rotation for annual planting gives excellent results - plant sorrel where other greens, onions or pumpkin plants used to grow.

It is better to decide on the future sowing site in the fall in order to prepare the site in advance. It is necessary to dig up the bed and remove the weeds, and add compost and ash to the soil as organic fertilizer. Top dressing for planting sorrel in open ground is nitrogen fertilizers added to the soil 1-2 weeks before sowing. Immediately before sowing, the bed is re-loosened and leveled.

You should not take up a lot of space for sorrel - 1-2 square meters of beds are enough for a family.

When to sow sorrel outdoors: in spring, summer or autumn?

Depending on when you want to get the crop, the sowing time is selected:

So that the harvest can be harvested by autumn, sorrel is planted in early spring, as soon as the snow melts and the threat of the last frost subsides.
The second suitable time for sowing sorrel is from late June to early July, as soon as the early vegetable plantings are harvested (winter garlic and onions, lettuce or radish). In this case, the sorrel will take root in the garden by the fall and will well endure wintering. The main condition for caring for sorrel planted in summer is frequent watering.
Planting and caring for sorrel in the open field in the fall (in October-November) is carried out in order to prevent the seeds from germinating by winter and remain in the soil until spring. So already in the spring and summer of next year, you can get a bountiful harvest. This method is suitable for growing sorrel in a temperate strip on sandy soils.

Sorrel care secrets

After the planting has passed, caring for sorrel in the open field consists in periodic watering and weeding of the site. A bed with young shoots is mulched and fertilized with mullein three times (in proportions with water 1: 6). For best results, you can add purchased phosphate or potash supplements.

So that the sorrel does not bloom ahead of time, and all the strength of the plant was spent on feeding the succulent leaves, and not on the flower outlet, it is necessary to regularly water the garden bed. On hot days, you need to especially monitor this, since the peduncles develop rapidly and the quality of the leaves may deteriorate. If flower rosettes have already appeared, they must be removed.

Before wintering, cut off the remaining leaves and mulch the soil, adding humus or compost to the aisles.

In the same place, sorrel grows well for 3-4 years, then the yield deteriorates sharply.

You can cut off adult leaves 4-5 times per summer. It is advisable to do this in the morning, after weeding the garden bed. After harvesting, it is necessary to loosen the aisles and lightly water the garden bed.

Sorrel in the open field: diseases and pests

In order not to lose the crop, you need to know what pests can infect sorrel, and how to deal with them:

Rust. It manifests itself in the form of yellow-brown spots on the leaves with spores visible to the naked eye.
Sorrel leaf gnaw and sawfly caterpillar. If bugs or larvae are sitting on the leaves, spray the plants with infusion of garlic or nightshade.
Sorrel aphid. In this case, you can not spray the leaves with store-bought poisons, so as not to be poisoned during harvesting. Try sprinkling ash on the plant, or pouring an infusion of garlic, dandelion, or any other stinging herb on top.
Downy mildew. It looks like a grayish bloom on the back of the leaves. A drug that is safe for the human body, but destructive for sorrel disease, is phytosporin. Apply it according to the instructions on the package.

With proper planting and caring for sorrel in the open field, pests appear very, very rarely.

Let's summarize:

For sorrel, it is worth choosing partial shade under the trees, but not a low wetland. The soil is suitable for any acidity, preferably loamy.
Before planting, the site is mulched, ash and humus are added.
To keep the leaves juicy throughout the summer, the sorrel is watered regularly and the emerging flower stalks are regularly pruned.
After planting, caring for sorrel in the open field - weeding, feeding and watering.
Infusions of burning herbs will help from pests, but not store-bought ones.

All about sowing sorrel - video

Sorrel is a perennial green plant, which is widely used in cooking in the preparation of various dishes.

Sorrel is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body for the normal functioning of various organs and systems. Today we will reveal to you all the secrets of growing this greenery.

Sorrel - planting and care in the open field

Although sorrel is not a whimsical plant, you still need to know when and how to plant it, and how to properly care for it in order to get luxurious greenery.

When is sorrel planted in open ground?

Since this plant is frost-resistant and does not require painstaking care, you can plant it in open ground both in autumn and spring. But it should be borne in mind that when planting for the winter, some seeds may freeze out during severe frosts, and seedlings will be rare. Therefore, experienced gardeners stick to planting in the spring, as soon as the ground has melted. In different regions, planting dates may differ due to the peculiarities of the climate.

Sowing sorrel seed in spring or autumn is up to you. Any option has a place to be.

It is also permissible to sow sorrel during the summer, only in this case it will be necessary water more oftenso that the hot summer sun does not dry out the seedlings.

How to plant sorrel correctly?

First of all, to get a generous harvest of beautiful and lush greenery, you should properly prepare the garden before planting. For this, 1 sq.m. 5-7 kg of humus or 3 kg of rotted chicken droppings are introduced into the soil. The soil is dug onto the bayonet of the shovel. The bed is leveled with a rake and grooves are made depth 2-3 cm... The width between the rows should be 20-30 cm.

Seeds are sown in the grooves and covered with earth. Seeds should not be planted to a depth of more than two centimeters, since it will be difficult for small seeds to germinate through a thick layer of earth, and they simply will not sprout.

To accelerate the emergence of seedlings, the planted bed can be covered with agrofibre or film.As soon as shoots appear, the film must be removed immediately, otherwise the greens will stretch out strongly and you will not get a beautiful harvest.

If the garden bed was covered with agrotechnical cloth before the first shoots appeared - greens emerge in 5-9 days, otherwise - in 10-15 days... Which method to choose is up to you.

Sorrel bed care

Although growing sorrel is not a laborious process, you still need to know the basic points of plant care.

After the first shoots appear, the soil must be constantly kept moist, otherwise the immature plants will dry out quickly. In the garden, it is necessary to remove weeds in a timely manner so that they do not drown out cultivated seedlings.

The aisles should be loosened regularly so that the roots of the plant can breathe.

The period from the moment of planting to the full ripening of sorrel is 50-60 days. But you can already start using the young leaves of the plant 3-4 weeks after germination.

To increase the yield of the crop, the leaves can be spray once every two weeks with chelated micronutrient fertilizers... The Planter, an Italian fertilizer produced by Valagro, has proven itself well in this case. Regular use of this type of feeding gives a truly amazing effect on the growth and development of greenery.

Mode of application: 25 g of PLANTATOR fertilizer 20:20:20 is diluted in 10 liters of clean cold water. Sprinkle sorrel over the leaf in the morning or evening. If you spray in the morning - then you need to wait for the dew to disappear, if in the evening - to spray it no later than 2 hours before the dew appears. Otherwise, the effect will be minimal.

Root dressing is also used during the growing season of sorrel. For this purpose, experienced gardeners recommend using the Master fertilizer with the NPK 20:20:20 formula.

The master is a popular fertilizer among advanced summer residents. It is produced by the same company as the Planter. Top dressing is easily soluble in water and is almost completely absorbed by the plant. And the stimulating effect on the growth and development of sorrel will not keep you waiting long.

Before use, 1 tablespoon of powder Master is diluted in 10 liters of cold clean water and watered with herbs at the root. If, when using other mineral fertilizers, it is recommended to avoid getting liquid fertilizing on the leaves in order to avoid burns, then this fertilizer will not cause any harm if it gets on the leaves. On the contrary, in this way it will simultaneously perform the function of foliar feeding.

Do not fertilize plants in hot weather, as moisture on the leaves on a hot day can lead to burns on them.

In addition to caring for greens, you also need to know what pests the plant is susceptible to, and what diseases are inherent in it.

Sorrel - all about diseases and pests

This plant is characterized by the following diseases:

downy mildew - appears as gray spots on the back of the leaves;
rust - looks like brown spots on the leaf surface.

Although diseases rarely affect the plant, it is still necessary to have information on methods of dealing with them.

If the sorrel is struck by downy mildew, it should be sprayed with Bordeaux liquid. In this case, you should wait for the time recommended on the package before eating greens. It often takes 10-14 days.

Sorrel and pests are affected:

aphid;
leaf beetle;
scoop;
wireworm;
sorrel sawfly.

To grow a healthy, undamaged plant, you need to know pest control methods.

Although there are many agrochemicals to combat the above pests, it is not recommended to use them during the growing season of the plant, as poison will accumulate in the greens that can harm the human body when sorrel is eaten. Therefore, pest control is recommended to be carried out in the fall.

If pests infect sorrel in spring or summer, it is recommended to use folk remedies to combat them:

Basil, calendula, black shavings planted nearby help well in the fight against pests of the sorrel beds. Their specific smell simply scares away harmful insects.
to combat aphids and various kinds of bugs, garlic tincture is used. To do this, finely chopped garlic is infused in water for a day (150 g of garlic per 1 liter of water). Then the concentrate is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. The solution is filtered and greens are sprayed with it.
In the fight against aphids, tobacco tincture helps well. For this, 50 g of tobacco is poured with one liter of boiling water. Insist for 5-6 hours. To prepare the working solution, the tincture is diluted 1:10. Spray the culture with a freshly prepared solution in the morning or evening.

Here, we examined the main diseases and pests of sorrel. Now let's talk about varieties for open ground.

Sorrel varieties

The most popular are the following varieties:

large-leaved;
belleville;
malachite;
spinach;
broadleaf.

All of these varieties are ideal for outdoor cultivation. You can also grow them in a greenhouse or on a balcony.

Seeds can be bought at almost any agricultural store.

To obtain early production, avid gardeners resort to growing sorrel in seedlings. This method makes sense when growing sorrel in a greenhouse.

To obtain seedlings, seeds are sown in wooden boxes with a peat substrate. The seeds are buried in the ground to a depth of 1 cm.

Sorrel dive in the phase of two true leaves. The distance between the seedlings is 10-15 cm. The row spacing is 20 cm.

After picking, the seedlings are watered abundantly and for good survival, the soil moisture should be constantly maintained for one month.

Today we have revealed for you all the subtleties of growing this crop. Now you know exactly how to plant sorrel and how to care for it. Go for it, and luxurious greens will not be slow to appear on your table!

Choosing a place for planting sorrel

Crop rotation for annual planting gives excellent results - plant sorrel where other greens, onions or pumpkin plants used to grow.

You should not take up a lot of space for sorrel - 1-2 square meters of beds are enough for a family.

When to sow sorrel outdoors: in spring, summer or autumn?

Depending on when you want to get the crop, the sowing time is selected:

So that the harvest can be harvested by autumn, sorrel is planted in early spring, as soon as the snow melts and the threat of the last frost subsides.
The second suitable time for sowing sorrel is from late June to early July, as soon as the early vegetable plantings are harvested (winter garlic and onions, lettuce or radish). In this case, the sorrel will take root in the garden by the fall and will well endure wintering. The main condition for caring for sorrel planted in summer is frequent watering.
Planting and caring for sorrel in the open field in the fall (in October-November) is carried out in order to prevent the seeds from germinating by winter and remain in the soil until spring. So already in the spring and summer of next year, you can get a bountiful harvest. This method is suitable for growing sorrel in a temperate strip on sandy soils.

Sorrel care secrets

So that the sorrel does not bloom ahead of time, and all the plant's strength went to nourish the succulent leaves, and not the flower outlet, it is necessary to regularly water the garden bed. On hot days, you need to especially monitor this, since the peduncles develop rapidly and the quality of the leaves may deteriorate. If flower rosettes have already appeared, they must be removed.

Before wintering, cut off the remaining leaves and mulch the soil, adding humus or compost to the aisles.

In the same place, sorrel grows well for 3-4 years, then the yield deteriorates sharply.

Sorrel in the open field: diseases and pests

In order not to lose the crop, you need to know what pests can infect sorrel, and how to deal with them:

Rust. It manifests itself in the form of yellow-brown spots on the leaves with spores visible to the naked eye.
Sorrel leaf gnaw and sawfly caterpillar. If bugs or larvae are sitting on the leaves, spray the plants with infusion of garlic or nightshade.
Sorrel aphid. In this case, you can not spray the leaves with store-bought poisons, so as not to be poisoned during harvesting. Try sprinkling ash on the plant, or pouring an infusion of garlic, dandelion, or any other stinging herb on top.
Downy mildew. It looks like a grayish bloom on the back of the leaves. A drug that is safe for the human body, but destructive for sorrel disease, is phytosporin. Apply it according to the instructions on the package.

With proper planting and caring for sorrel in the open field, pests appear very, very rarely.

Let's summarize:

For sorrel, it is worth choosing partial shade under the trees, but not a low wetland. The soil is suitable for any acidity, preferably loamy.
Before planting, the site is mulched, ash and humus are added.
To keep the leaves juicy throughout the summer, the sorrel is watered regularly and the emerging flower stalks are regularly pruned.
After planting, caring for sorrel in the open field - weeding, feeding and watering.
Infusions of burning herbs will help from pests, but not store-bought ones.

All about sowing sorrel - video

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Sorrel is a very useful plant, without which no green borscht can be cooked. It contains a lot of vitamins, which explains the high level of popularity of this plant.

This plant belongs to the category of perennial shrubs. There are also annual varieties of this breed. Sorrel has over 120 varieties.

This plant is characterized by:

The presence of oblong leaves that grow from the very ground.
Sorrel rises in early spring, after the first snow melts.
This plant blooms with very small white flowers, which are attached to a long pagon.

If there is snow cover in the autumn-spring period, then the sorrel is able to withstand frost. This plant reproduces mainly from seeds, which begin to germinate two weeks after planting.Sorrel blooms only in the presence of low humidity and high temperatures.

A small shade is favorable for the development of the leaves of this plant.

Growing sorrel is easy enough. In one place, this plant can be grown for no more than three to four years. This is due to the fact that this crop in the last years of life is able to significantly reduce the level of yield.

When choosing soil for sorrel, you need to pay attention to:

To keep it weed-free. Sorrel suffers most from weeds. It should also be moist enough, but there should be no stagnation of water in the ground.
The depth of groundwater should not exceed one meter.
Most sorrel bears fruit in loams and sandy loams, which are characterized by the presence of a large amount of humus.
You should not overdo it with humus, as this can lead to the disappearance of the plant.
Sorrel prefers slightly acidic soils (on which it gives the highest yield). That is why liming should not be carried out under this plant.

Before planting sorrel (in the autumn), it is necessary to prepare the soil and saturate it with fertilizer.

To do this, the earth is dug up with a shovel at the level of the bayonet, and humus is placed under the bottom. You can also fertilize sorrel soil with superphosphate, potassium chloride, or compost. In the spring, it is also necessary to fertilize the soil. For this, nitrogen fertilizers are used in the form of urea. Before planting the plant, the soil must be kept clean, that is, various weeds must be removed from its surface.

You can sow sorrel in the ground three times per season:

The first sowing of sorrel falls in early autumn.
The second is for the summer.
The third is for late autumn.

Planting seeds in the spring is carried out immediately after the soil becomes suitable for this. Such a planting allows you to get a crop of sorrel in the same year. Summer planting of the plant falls in June-July. It is produced immediately after ripening and harvesting crops such as lettuce, green onions or radishes. If you carry out summer sowing, this will allow the plant to strengthen well, and the owner to get a high yield in early spring.

If sorrel is not planted in black soil, then it is best to do it in early spring.

This is due to the fact that during this period all moisture is collected in the upper layers of the earth, which guarantees a quick and high-quality plant rise. If the plant was planted in the summer, then the seeds must be watered regularly before sunrise. It is very risky to plant sorrel in the fall. This is due to the fact that high humidity in warm autumn can lead the plant to germination, which will adversely affect the spring harvest. That is why in winter it is best to plant sorrel in sandy soils. This procedure is performed in regions that are characterized by a temperate climate. It is necessary to sow sorrel in the beds. For this, rows are prescribed, where seeds are sown evenly and densely. The distance between the rows of sorrel should be at least 25 centimeters.

One square meter of soil should fall about 0.3 grams of seeds.

After the seeds have been sown in the ground, they must be covered with a small layer of earth. Next, the soil is rolled up. If there is no special device to perform this action, then you can simply slap it with the back of the rake or stamp it with your feet. This will significantly increase the level of seed similarity.

In the first year after disembarkation:

The soil between the rows of sorrel must be periodically loosened and weeds removed, which can simply reduce the plant's yield.
Also, this culture must be fed regularly.
The sorrel crop is cut in the first year of life a month and a half before the soil freezes. Otherwise, the leaves of this plant will decompose on the ground and create a vacuum. This can negatively affect the root system of the plant.
In the autumn period, compost and humus must be added to the aisles. No more than 4-5 kilograms of this fertilizer are used per square meter of soil. With this procedure, the sorrel rhizomes are slightly mulched.

Next year, in the spring, it is necessary:

Apply a complete mineral fertilizer to the soil, which includes potassium chloride, superphosphate and urea.
In order to increase the yield of sorrel, it is necessary to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers, in which nitrogen fertilizers will prevail.
If the weather is dry, then the dressing should be liquid, and if it is rainy, then, on the contrary, dry.

It is necessary to remove sorrel only after the leaves reach the size normal for the variety, and their number will be 4-5 pieces.

Before harvesting sorrel, it is necessary to weed it, and after this process - loosening the aisles with the help of a hoe. It is necessary to cut the leaves with a knife at a height of 4-5 centimeters from the ground surface. Harvesting must be done in May-July. In these three months, three to five crops can be harvested.

Harvesting more than a month before the soil freezes can significantly reduce yields.

Despite the fact that sorrel is a rather unpretentious plant, it can be attacked by a variety of diseases and pests.

The most common of these is rust, which is of three types:

They are characterized by the appearance of small, round spots of orange or yellow color that increase as the disease progresses.
This disease significantly reduces the level of plant growth and also spoils the appearance of the leaves.
Sorrel become unusable.
The most effective method of combating this disease is copper sulfate. It must be diluted in water and sprayed on the plant.

Sorrel can also carry viral diseases such as root rot or bacterial cancer:

This is due to the fact that the infectious potential accumulates on sorrel plantations.
For the prevention of these diseases, it is necessary to cultivate fruit seeds and destroy the remnants of the plant affected by the disease.

Very often this plant is attacked by beetles and larvae of sorrel leaf gnawing, which damage the structure of the leaves of this plant. Also, very often the false caterpillars of the sorrel dusters attack the culture. In order to get rid of these pests, it is necessary to pollinate the plant after harvest. For this, hexachlorane dust is used.

Very often, the plant is attacked by the sorrel aphid, which is able to suck the juices from the stems and leaves of the plant, which significantly reduces the yield.

To destroy this pest, it is necessary to spray the sorrel with a solution of nicotine sulfate or anabazine sulfate. Soap is added to these preparations. Pest control should be done during the fall, when the leaves will not be used for food. If the pests do not give rest in the spring, then it is necessary to cut and discard the sprayed leaves after a few weeks. Only the next sorrel harvest can be eaten.

Do not forget that proper care of this plant will help to avoid many diseases, which can be caused by excess moisture or fertilizers, dry soil, etc.

Growing sorrel requires the correct implementation of several procedures:

Correct and timely implementation of these procedures will significantly increase the yield of sorrel. Also, the occurrence of many diseases occurs due to improper care of it, which significantly reduces the level of productivity of the plant and makes it unsuitable for human consumption.

More information can be found in the video.

I didn't even know that growing sorrel is a whole science. My parents have their own home. They will both plant it, and then they themselves will prepare for the winter, and we have enough.They have good conditions and land, as it grows very well and without sores. Yes, sorrel itself is not whimsical.

They planted sorrel a long time ago and it grew safely for five years in one place. But this year he probably died out and only a couple of bushes remained. It is a pity, we will have to plant a new one now.

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With the arrival of warm spring days, sorrel leaves are among the first to sprout in the garden. The green vegetable is often used in cooking for cooking. It has a pleasant sour taste, rich in vitamins and minerals. How to grow sorrel from seeds in the open field, we will tell you in the article.

Leaf vegetable description

Sorrel belongs to the buckwheat family and is a perennial plant. Its root is pivotal and branched, so it can penetrate up to 25 cm into the soil. At the root, there are buds on the head, from which the deciduous mass develops. Their base can have different shapes:

heart-shaped;
annular;
arrow-shaped.

The leaf edge is always even. On fertile soils, the leaves can be up to 10-15 cm in size. On the leaves you can see a pronounced vein in the center. If you cut the leaves at the outlet, then the buds awaken more quickly. After that, the greens begin to grow again.

In the second year of life, sorrel can have erect, ribbed stems. If they are not cut off in time, they can grow up to 50-100 cm. Over time, reddish inflorescences form on the stems. The leaves then begin to coarse and become fibrous.

Sorrel is a highly sought after type of leafy greenery., because it contains many healthy substances:

carotene and ascorbic acid;
vitamins of group B, A and C;
iron and salts;
oxalic, malic and citric acid.

The amount of vitamins and minerals depends largely on the type of plant. They also differ in ripening speed, leaf shape. The most popular are the following varieties:

Altaic;
ordinary garden;
large-leaved;
broadleaf;
belleville;
Lyon.

Sorrel leaves are cut several times over the summer. The most delicious leaves of a popular vegetable are always in spring and autumn. The plant belongs to cold-resistant species and can germinate at a temperature of + 3-4 ° C.

Choosing a seat for landing

Sorrel does not like open sunny areas. Suitable for growing it place in partial shade from growing trees... The acidity level of the soil will also not affect its growth and development. However, the green vegetable loves to grow in loamy soils. It is recommended to sow sorrel seeds where onions or pumpkin plants grew before. There it will grow even better.

It is advisable to find a place for sowing seeds in the fall and prepare a site in advance. On the planned site, it is worth applying organic fertilizers in the form of compost and ash. Nitrogen fertilizers are suitable as top dressing. They are introduced into the soil 1-2 weeks before sowing seeds in open ground. The bed must be dug up, weeds are removed, loosened and leveled.

This culture grows well, so a small piece of land is enough to be enough for a family.

When to sow sorrel outdoors?

Since sorrel is a perennial plant, it grows in one place for 4 years. The most productive will be the first 2 years, after which the yield will begin to decline. Despite the unpretentiousness of the culture, you need to pay attention to the soil, and then you can get an excellent harvest.... It can be sown three times a year:

spring - at this time, the seeds take root best, because in spring the soil is moist and the seeds germinate in 2 weeks, the harvest is harvested in the same year;
summer - this period is very hot, therefore, after sowing, it is necessary to moisten the soil more often so that the seeds sprout, they can take root before winter and will delight them with fresh greens in the spring;
autumn - during this period it is very important to sow the seeds even before the frost begins, around November. This will harden them, but not germinate. If they start to sprout, the frost will destroy them.

The sowing time is determined by the gardeners themselves, depending on when they want to get fresh green leaves. However, planting sorrel in the spring is considered the most productive.

Planting sorrel seeds

In addition to the beds for sowing seeds, you should also prepare planting material... In order for the seeds to sprout together and then delight them with juicy and tasty leaves, they need to be soaked in water. The planting material is wrapped in cheesecloth and left in this form for a couple of days. They will swell, absorbing moisture, and then rise faster.

Nutritional fertilizers can be added to make the seeds more resilient and strong. This will give the best germination and a guaranteed yield. Dry seeds can also be sown. In moist and prepared soil, they will also sprout, but a little later.

Seeds are sown in grooves, to a depth of 2 cm... The distance between the rows should be about 15 cm. After sowing, the soil on the bed should be mulched with peat. It is recommended to cover the bed with foil to create a greenhouse effect. This will help the seeds to sprout faster, and the first green shoots will appear in 5-6 days. Without the use of film, shoots appear in 2 weeks.

Growing sorrel outdoors

With the appearance of 3-4 leaves on the first shoots, sorrel can be thinned out. This plant needs watering at any time. Sorrel should be watered in spring and summer. Mature plants also respond positively to moisture. In arid land, the stem quickly throws out flower stalks.

It is also important to weed the garden in a timely manner, loosen the soil. By using mulching, you can reduce this amount of work. This must be done after each watering of the garden.

It is best to cover the sorrel roots for the winter.... For this, the following are suitable:

rotten sawdust;
humus;
compost.

It is recommended to apply top dressing after cutting the sorrel leaves. Usually gardeners use nettle infusion for this. Mullein infusion is also used. It is bred in a 1x10 ratio and watered abundantly with sorrel.

In spring, it is desirable in the process of loosening the soil add ash and humus... Top dressing will stimulate the growth of young leaves? and they will grow up faster.

A month and a half before the onset of frost, it is better to cut the leaves. Otherwise, at the first frost, they will go limp and fall. In this state, the leaves will block oxygen access to the root system.

Diseases and pests

Sorrel is infrequently exposed to various diseases and pest attacks. თ If such signs are noticed, it is necessary to eliminate them. The main pests and diseases of sorrel:

downy mildew - expressed in the appearance on the back of the stems of spots with a gray bloom, which can be eliminated with the help of a Bordeaux mixture;
rust - small spots of yellow-brown color with dark spores form on the leaves and petioles when the temperature and humidity regime is disturbed;
sorrel aphid - sucks juices from the plant, however, during the collection of leaves, sorrel cannot be processed, this can be done in autumn with an infusion of bitter herbs: wormwood, oak bark;
larvae and beetles of the sorrel leaf gnaw and caterpillars of the sawfly - you can get rid of them by spraying the plants with an infusion of garlic, nightshade or tomatoes.

Sorrel rarely gets sick, but if there are similar symptoms, then you need to try to react immediately and not start the garden. It is also recommended to change the place for planting sorrel. The vegetable can be called unique because it is easy to grow.It will grow anywhere and will require minimal maintenance.

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Choosing a place for planting sorrel

When to sow sorrel outdoors: in spring, summer or autumn?

Sorrel care secrets

Sorrel in the open field: diseases and pests

All about sowing sorrel - video

Sorrel - planting and care in the open field

When is sorrel planted in open ground?

How to plant sorrel correctly?

Sorrel bed care

Sorrel - all about diseases and pests

Sorrel varieties

Choosing a place for planting sorrel

When to sow sorrel outdoors: in spring, summer or autumn?

Sorrel care secrets

Sorrel in the open field: diseases and pests

All about sowing sorrel - video

Growing sorrel

Description of the plant

Soil selection and processing

Sowing sorrel

Sorrel care and cleaning

Sorrel diseases and pests

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