Pre-Sale - Available for pick up or delivery mid May to early June
Add ornamental beauty and culinary flare to your garden with this visually stunning and versatile perennial plant. Also known as Red Veined Sorrel, from early spring onwards, the vibrant, green leaves with their distinctive red veins are a delightful addition to salads, soups, and sauces, offering a slightly tart and lemony flavor. Young leaves are particularly tender and flavorful, perfect for adding a unique twist to green salads. They can be harvested continually throughout the season, with the plant readily producing new leaves.
This plant thrives in a range of soil types, though it prefers moist, well-draining conditions. It's quite adaptable to different garden situations, doing well in both full sun and partial shade. Its moderate growth habit and manageable size make it suitable for smaller gardens or container growing. In addition to its culinary use, Bloody Dock is also valued for its low maintenance and ease of care, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It's relatively disease-resistant and doesn't require a lot of fertilization.
Bloody Dock can also play a role in a permaculture garden, acting as a visually appealing ground cover or border plant while contributing to the garden's overall biodiversity. Its ability to self-seed means that once established, it can provide a continuous presence in the garden, though some gardeners may choose to control its spread to prevent it from becoming too dominant.
Bloody Dock Potted Plant (Pre-Sale)
When to Plant: For a head start, begin sowing bloody dock seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected spring frost in your area. Alternatively, you can direct sow the seeds outdoors once the threat of snow has passed and the soil is workable.
Planting: Surface sow the seeds or cover them lightly with soil, as they need some light to germinate effectively. If starting indoors, transplant the seedlings outdoors, spacing them approximately 24 inches apart. Bloody dock can spread through self-seeding, so consider this when selecting a planting location.