Blood Sorrel [Rumex sanguineus]

The blood sorrel is a perennial ancient wild and medicinal plant from the Mediterranean climate. Today the special hardy plant can be found wild in Western and Central Europe in moist, warm deciduous forests with sour soil. This type of dock forms pointed-oval, smooth and green leaves, with blood-red veins. The taste is very pleasantly mild and, unlike sorrel, forms only minor tart leaves. Like many other types of dock, the blood pounder can be consumed raw and sprouts again every year from a long and deep root. Due to the many healthy ingredients, this type is suitable for covering the vitamin supply, for blood purification treatments and many other areas of application.

General information
Plant family: Polygonaceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 80 days
Plant height approx.: 25 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Medium Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-20 °C
Location: Semi-shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, slightly acidic, humus

PH: 5 to 6

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Light germ
Seed Depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 12-18 °C
Germination time: 4-14 days
Planting, row spacing: 25x40 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Chives, Rosemary, Lavender, Fennel, Valerian
Unfavorable mixed culture: Tarragon

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from January to March.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free open air from March to April.

General
For a long harvest period, harvest only 1/4 of the leaves from the outside to the inside, taking care not to damage the heart to keep growth stable. We recommend no-till sown in rows for blood sampers.
The variety prefers a semi-shaded location with a moist, humus-rich and slightly acidic soil.

Additional tips
Due to the permanent soil moisture, the pond bank is ideally suited and is the first choice when looking for a location for the dock. Pot keeping is possible and prevents it from spreading. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds or by root division.

Care Plants
The bed in which the wild vegetables grow should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. We recommend cutting back three times a year for harvesting the leaves, leaving the inner leaves. To rejuvenate the perennial, it should be divided every four years in spring or autumn. Fertilization with plant manure promotes new shoots. A loosened and a prepared soil is sufficient.

Germination ability of seeds: 30 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Rumex sanguineus
English Names: Bloodsorrel, Blooddock
German names: Blutampfer
Portuguese names: Alazão de sangue
Spanish Names: Acedera de sangre
French names: Oseille de sang