Wild Sorrel Plant
Oxalis corniculata, or Wild Sorrel, is a fast-growing herb reaching 0.2-0.3m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible leaves with medicinal uses.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.2-0.3m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
0.3 to 0.6 m
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Worldwide
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Digestive Aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost, 10% sand.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer (N-P-K 10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot Powdery Mildew Aphids Leaf Spot Anthracnose
Yellowing, wilting leaves White powdery spots on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Dark lesions on fruit and leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering Neem oil, sulfur spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Prune infected leaves, neem oil Prune affected areas, copper-based sprays
Fungicides containing metalaxyl Myclobutanil-based fungicides Imidacloprid-based insecticides Copper-based fungicides Chlorothalonil-based fungicides