HERBS - SORRELL - 30 seeds

Lemons and other citrus fruits aren't the only things that have a tart, acidic flavor -- in fact, there's a green herb that does and it's got a lot of punch for such a small, frilly thing. . During the Middle Ages, before citrus fruit ever reached Europe, people used sorrel, a green spinach-like herb, to lend a sour flavor to their cooking. Once citrus fruits gained popularity, sorrel was almost forgotten about, that is until recent years. Sorrel has been making a comeback. But you probably have some questions about it.

Sorrel isn't something you'll find readily in supermarkets, but you will find sorrel sold in the farmer's markets. It's categorized as an herb, so you'll most likely find it sold among other herbs, but sometimes it's mixed into salad greens. You can also experiment with growing your own sorrel -- it's very easy to plant from seed.