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Purslane Seeds - Winter
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Winter Purslane (Claytonia Perfoliata) - A must-have for the herb garden is Winter Purslane, and it's so easy to grow from herb seeds! Other names are Indian Lettuce and Miner's Lettuce which was given to the herb plant because it was eaten in great quantities as a salad green during the gold rush years.MORE PURSLANE OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
10 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Nutrionally poor, moist soil
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Claytonia Perfoliata
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
15 - 20 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Winter Purslane (Claytonia Perfoliata) - A must-have for the herb garden is Winter Purslane, and it's so easy to grow from herb seeds! Other names are Indian Lettuce and Miner's Lettuce which was given to the herb plant because it was eaten in great quantities as a salad green during the gold rush years. It is rich in Vitamin C so it helps prevent scurvy, and it is a native to the west coast of North America and was in great supply in the winter months. The Winter Purslane plant is considered to be both a medicinal herb as well as a culinary herb, and it is so easy and rewarding to grow!
Winter Purslane is a hardy, frost-tolerant herb plant. The leaves are succulent and have a fairly neutral, fresh taste. The flavor is best before the plant flowers, so cut the leaves when they are young if they are for salads. The flowers will form on stems, and they are small, white and in clusters. The Winter Purslane herb loves to be harvested! Cut the leaves and more will be produced. It is a prolific self-sower. Many herb gardeners prefer to grow it in a container to keep it from spreading too much. Keep the container near the kitchen for easy access. Miner's Lettuce plants are great herbs to enjoy nearly year round!
How To Grow Winter Purslane: Start the Miner's Lettuce seeds indoors 4 weeks before the end of frost season, or start the herb seeds directly in your garden after danger of frost has passed. The herb seeds are very small, so gently press them into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the seeds moist until germination. Purslane plants will thrive in just about any soil. The herb prefers a sunny location.
An Herbaceous Delight
Winter purslane is an extremely versatile herb: it has found its way into many interesting culinary concoctions!
Purslane Seeds | Winter
How to Grow
Start purslane indoors 4 weeks prior to the last frost, or start seeds directly in a garden container after all danger of frost has passed. Sow 15-20 seeds per plant. These seeds are very small, so just press them into the soil: do not cover. Purslane will thrive in just about any soil, but keep seeds moist until germination.
- Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days
Herb Specifications
Average germination time is 7-10 days. Space herbs 9-12 inches apart: purslane prefers a sunny location, but can still grow in the shade.
- Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches
- Height: 10 - 20 inches
- USDA Zones: 5 - 9
- Season: Annual
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Thrives in all soil types
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Portulaca Oleracea Sativa
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 85F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press gently into soil but do not cover
SOWING RATE
25 - 30 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keeps seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea Sativa) - Start Purslane seeds for this highly nutritious, easy-to-grow annual herb. Green Purslane plants have been grown in herb gardens for hundreds of years and are native to Europe. The Green Purslane herb is upright with juicy, succulent oval leaves with a mild sweet-sour flavor. The leaves and stems are a great addition to salads. Green Purslane herb can also be steamed or added to soups, stews, and it is a great addition in stir-frys. It makes an attractive garnish too.
Nutritious & decorative
Purslane is low-maintenance and perfect for a sunny border, basket, or rock garden bringing in hummingbirds and butterflies. It is both Heat and drought tolerant.
Purslane seed | green
How to grow
How To Grow Blue Sage From Seed: Start the Green Purslane seeds indoors 4 weeks before the end of frost season, or start the herb seeds directly in your garden after danger of frost has passed. The herb seeds are very small, so gently press them into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the seeds moist until germination.
Purslane plants will thrive in just about any soil. The herb prefers a sunny location. For the best flavor, harvest the leaves often and when they are young and tender.
- Sowing Rate: 25 - 30 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover
Plant Specifications
Purslane can often be found growing in lawns or meadows. It will easily re-grow after being cut, and it spreads quickly after taking root. Purslane is considered to be a medicinal herb and is a rich source of Vitamin C. In addition, it contains alpha-linolenic acid which is an Omega-3 fatty acid. It is so simple to grow and it offers such wonderful nutritive value.
- Height: 6 - 12 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual