Yellow Dock
Also known as
Curled Dock, Curled Dock, Curly dock and Yellow dock
Taxonomy
Rumex crispus
Rumex
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Yellow Dock

How often to water your Yellow Dock

every 9
Yellow Dock needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Irondequoit, New York.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Irondequoit, New York
24% Very Low

Growing Yellow Dock in Irondequoit right now
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours đ
February 3rd, 2023
This month, Irondequoit is getting an average of 5.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 14.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours ofâŠ
Finding light for Curled Dock in your home

a window
Yellow Dock love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Irondequoit, New York â .
Yellow Dock does not tolerate low-light đ«.

How to fertilize Yellow Dock

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Yellow Dock after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Yellow Dock can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Yellow Dock prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Yellow Dock requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Yellow Dock is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Yellow Dock does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Yellow Dock should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Yellow Dock grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Yellow Dock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Yellow Dock can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Yellow Dock
Yellow Dock
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Irondequoit, New York, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
