New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Bloody Dock |
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Red-Veined Sorrel |
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Bloodwort |
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Red-Veined Dock |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Bright green with red veins and stems. Sharp, tangy flavor. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flower Color: | Green Russet |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Toxicity: | Other: Can be eaten much like spinach, but some people may experience mild stomach upset. Other species of rumex are considered better for culinary use. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Matures in 55 days. Tastes better when harvested before maturity date (40 days). |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Feb 3, 2012 7:43 AM This herb/vegetable is winter hardy here and grows well in zones 4-9. It is great to use fresh when the weather is frosty and everything else is dead. This dock is tough and easy to grow. The leaves are beautiful. When crushed or torn they produce a red juice that will stain. [ Reply to this comment | |
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