Green Purslane

Purslane Green Seeds: Juicy Leaves for Salads & Cooking

Grow Purslane Green (*Portulaca oleracea*), a low-crawling plant producing tender stems and juicy leaves perfect for adding a unique touch to your salads.

This nutritional powerhouse is one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Its succulent texture and pleasing salty, slightly sour flavor add a delightful dimension to various dishes. Appreciated as a potherb since antiquity in Europe and favored in Mexico, purslane is surprisingly underutilized in America despite its high vitamin A content.

Enjoy this easy-to-grow, self-sowing plant in your garden for a continuous supply of nutritious and flavorful greens.

Key Features of Purslane Green

• Nutritious Superfood: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A.
• Juicy & Tender: Provides a unique texture and mild flavor.
• Salty & Slightly Sour Taste: Adds a pleasant dimension to dishes.
• Excellent in Salads: Its crispness and flavor enhance fresh greens.
• Versatile Potherb: Can be cooked like other leafy greens.
• Self-Sowing: Readily reseeds for continuous harvests.
• Fast Growing: Ready for harvest in about 35 days.

Growing Your Purslane Green

Purslane is a tender perennial that thrives in full sun (6-12 hours). Surface sow seeds, gently pressing them into the soil, as light aids germination.

Maintain an ideal soil temperature of 70-85°F for sprouting, which typically occurs in 14-21 days. Plant with a spacing of 9-12 inches. Purslane is not frosting hardy, so sow after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvest before the plant begins to bloom to help limit its spread, as it self-sows easily.