How to grow Salad Burnet in the UK
Sanguisorba minor
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a herb that grows well in UK gardens. Tough little perennial — cucumber flavour, evergreen in mild winters. Old-fashioned salad herb. This guide covers when and how to sow Salad Burnet, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
When to sow & grow Salad Burnet
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
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Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Light, free-draining soil; many herbs resent winter wet
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade
- Sowing depth
- Surface to 1 cm
- Spacing
- 20–30 cm apart
- Sowing
- Sow spring; hardy evergreen perennial
- Growing
- Easy in free-draining soil; cucumber-flavoured leaves
- Harvest & upkeep
- Pick young leaves; remove flower stems to keep leaves coming
- Watch for
- Trouble-free
Companion planting for Salad Burnet
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Salad Burnet FAQs
When should I sow Salad Burnet in the UK?
In the UK, sow Salad Burnet in April. Sowing across these months gives the plant the right soil temperature and day length to establish well.
How much sun does Salad Burnet need?
Salad Burnet prefers full sun (6+ hrs direct).
When is Salad Burnet ready to harvest?
Salad Burnet is typically ready to harvest in April, May, June, July, August, September, October in the UK.
Is Salad Burnet easy to grow?
Easy — good for beginners. Tough little perennial — cucumber flavour, evergreen in mild winters. Old-fashioned salad herb.