Rumex sanguineus## HOW TO GROW BLOODY DOCK Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost after cold stratifying for 12 weeks, transplant out after last frost the second year. We have had good germination sowing in deep flats the first of April and leaving flats outside to stratify. Pot up June 1st for the first year. Does not seem to self seed and spread as yellow dock does. Divide after three years. See our wiki ‘How to Germinate Your Seeds’ about cold stratifying. Soil pH 5.8-6.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,300 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 2-3 years.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 50-70˚F stratifyDays to Germ. 14-21Plant Spacing 12-18”Row Spacing 24-30”Days To Maturity 55Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Bloody Dock Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 40,500 seeds##Young leaves are eaten raw or blanched. Tastes like spinach or chard. Older leaves can be stir-fried. Beautiful red-veined leaves add lovely color to a meal. Bloody Dock has been used medicinally to treat skin cancer and as an astringent for bleeding. Good mineral accumulator for your garden soil. Also known as Bloody Sorrel, Red Sorrel, Red Veined Sorrel and Bloodwort. Tags: Certification: Organic.Member of the Sorrel family. Native to Mediterranean and Africa. Delicious bloody dock recipes.
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