• Purslane Greens Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
  • Purslane Greens Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
  • Purslane Greens Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
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Purslane Greens Seeds (Organic)

Tangy, succulent leaves for salads and cooking.

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Description

Purslane Greens is an annual heirloom with tender, succulent leaves and a tangy, slightly lemony flavor. The light green, oval leaves grow on golden stems and can be used fresh in salads or cooked in soups and sautés. Their naturally mucilaginous texture can also help add body to soups.

Purslane – Portulaca oleracea var. sativa

Planting & Growing: Direct sow after the last expected frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil with dry to moderate moisture. Thin plants to about 6 inches apart. For seed-starting fundamentals, see Seed Starting 101.

Harvest: Harvest the whole plant when it reaches a usable size, or cut stems several inches above the crown to allow regrowth when conditions permit.

Soil Temperature: 50–70°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"–1/2"
Germination: 2–15 days
Height at Maturity: 18"
Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"
Approx. Seeds per Pack: 250 | Per 1 oz bulk: 70,150 seeds

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Annual
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Grow in full sun in well-drained soil with dry to moderate moisture. Water as needed without leaving the soil waterlogged.

Planting & Growing: Direct sow after the last expected frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier. Thin plants to about 6 inches apart.

Harvesting: Harvest the whole plant when it reaches a usable size, or cut stems several inches above the crown to allow regrowth when conditions permit.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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