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Purslane Seeds - Green
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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.MORE PURSLANE OPTIONS
Herb 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