Portulaca Green Purslane Herb Garden Plant Seeds

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.

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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

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.

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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
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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

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

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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

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.

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

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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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

Purslane Golden (Portulaca Oleracea Sativa) - It is easy to grow this highly nutritious annual from herb seeds! Golden Purslane has been grown in herb gardens for hundreds of years and is a native of Europe. It is an upright herb with juicy, succulent oval leaves and mild sweet-sour flavor. Golden Purslane plants will re-grow after being cut. The leaves and stems are a great addition to salads. Golden 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.

The Golden Purslane herb can often be found growing in lawns or meadows. It will easily regrow 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.

How To Grow Golden Purslane: Start the Golden Purslane herb seeds indoors 4 weeks before the end of frost season, or start the Purslane 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 it moist until germination. Purslane plants will thrive in just about any soil. It prefers a sunny location. For the best flavor, harvest the leaves often and when they are young and tender.

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

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

6 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Dry, well-drained soils, pH 6.0 - 8.0

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Calandrinia Umbellata

Purslane Rock (Calandrinia Umbelleta) - For a lovely ornamental herb, start Purslane seeds and enjoy the long-blooming flowers. There are not too many herb plants that love the heat, but Rock Purslane loves heat and sun. The Rock Purslane plant has a mounding habit. With the mounding growth habit and heat tolerance, the Rock Purslane plant makes an excellent choice for a rock garden or as a bedding plant. It is also known as Red Maids, and it is a member of the Portulaca family. The Red Maids plant has the rubbery, blue-green succulent foliage as its more widely-used cousin, and the flowers also resemble Portulaca, but appear at the end of long stems for a much taller, more upright habit.

How To Grow Rock Purslane From Herb Seeds: Sow these Purslane seeds directly outdoors in the late winter or early spring. The herb seeds germinate best with cool temperatures. If you want to start the Rock Purslane seeds indoors, mix the herb seeds with dampened peat moss and place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 4 weeks before sowing. If your herb garden suffers during hot, dry summers, Calandrinia Ruby Tuesday is your answer!

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 35 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and press in to soil

SOWING RATE

25 - 30 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

6 - 9 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

3 - 4 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Scarlet

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, loamy, pH 5.8 - 6.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Portulaca Oleracea

Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea Toucan Scarlet Shades) - Portulaca oleracea are a favorite warm season tender perennial that are very popular throughout Florida. We consider them an annual for most purposes. This purslane is perfect for growers who want an economical and reliable seed grown purslanes for baskets and containers. This healthy, easy-care series requires little or no plant growth regulators and there is no need for pinching. These succulent plants deliver great holding and vibrant flower colors and easy-care nature. The colorful scarlet buds develop into 2 inch blooms. Purslane is heat-loving and drought-tolerant. The Toucan variety of purslane performs well in mixed containers, baskets and garden beds. Well-suited to container gardening.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 74F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

4 - 6 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover seed

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 14 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

3 - 4 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Fuchsia

ENVIRONMENT

Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, loamy, pH 5.8 - 6.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Portulaca Oleracea

Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea Fuchsia) - Portulaca oleracea are a favorite warm season tender perennial that are very popular throughout Florida and the South. We consider them an annual for most purposes. This purslane is perfect for growers who want an economical and reliable seed grown purslanes for baskets and containers. This healthy, easy-care series requires little or no plant growth regulators and there is no need for pinching. These succulent plants deliver great holding and vibrant fuchsia color and easy-care nature. The colorful fuchsia buds develop into 2 inch blooms. Purslane is heat-loving and drought-tolerant. This variety of purslane performs well in mixed containers, baskets and garden beds. Well-suited to container gardening.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 74F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

4 - 6 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover seed

SOWING RATE

4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 14 inches

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