Sorrel is a culinary herb with spinach-like leaves and a tangy, bright flavor often used in French dishes. Delicious in salads and as a cooking ingredient. Sorrel is related to buckwheat and rhubarb. 150 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10 days Maturity: 80 days Direct sow in full sun/part shade when spring soil is workable. Scatter seeds but do not cover. Space plants 8 apart.