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Hastate Dock Seeds

★★★★★ 4.9 · Customer reviews
$16.98

High-germination, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds selected for home gardens across the USA.

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Growing at a Glance

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Core plant data
Plant Height 1-6 ftVariety-specific habit
Light Requirement Full Sun6+ hours daily
Growing Season Spring, FallFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone Zone 5~9Selected for USA gardens
Germination 14-60 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity 1-3 YearsVariety dependent
Plant Spacing 12-36 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty ModerateGrowing support available
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Returns & order issues

Unopened seed packets may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Contact our support team for damaged, incorrect or missing items.

Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.

About this seed

Why gardeners choose this variety

Hastate dock belongs to the wider dock and sorrel group, but Rumex hastatus is a woody subshrub or shrub rather than simply another garden salad leaf. Its natural range stretches through parts of Afghanistan and the Himalayan region toward southwestern China. The name hastate describes a spear-like leaf shape, linking its botanical name to a feature that can be observed on the plant.

For a grower interested in plant diversity, it offers a different perspective on the familiar dock family. Include it in a clearly labeled collection of unusual shrubs, where leaf shape and seasonal development can be compared with other species. Its common name should not be taken as evidence that it can substitute for culinary sorrel.

Key features

What makes it stand out

  • Arrow-shaped leaves give the plant a distinctive outline.
  • Small flowers and papery fruits add fine branching texture.
Perfect for

Best garden uses

  • Labelled botanical collections
  • Managed ornamental beds
  • Species observation plots
Growing tips

A stronger start

  • Check whether this seed lot needs a period of moist chilling before sowing.
  • Use a free-draining seed mix and keep it moist without saturation.
  • Allow time for uneven emergence; do not discard the tray too soon.
  • Grow seedlings on until well rooted, then acclimatize them before planting out.

Questions & Garden Results

Clear answers resolve the last planting doubts; photo reviews add useful social proof.

Decision support
When should I plant these seeds?

Use your local last-frost date and follow the variety-specific planting directions on the packet.

How many seeds are included?

The selected seed-count option shows the approximate quantity included in each packet.

How long does germination take?

Use the germination range shown above and keep temperature and moisture within the packet guidance.

What if I need help with germination?

Our team can help review planting depth, temperature, moisture and timing so you can adjust your growing setup with confidence.

Michelle R.
★★★★★

The packet directions were clear, the plants established well and the garden result was beautiful.

Michelle R. Verified buyer
Sarah T.
★★★★★

Easy to follow and very rewarding to grow. I will add this variety to my garden again.

Sarah T. Verified buyer

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