Golden Purslane Specialty Green - Sustainably Grown

Golden Purslane
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Golden Purslane Specialty Green - Sustainably Grown

Portulaca oleracea var. sativa
(50 days) Its wild relative, the common garden weed, was a favorite edible of both Thoreau and Gandhi. This domesticated strain is more erect than the wilding, with larger leaves, and not crawly. Succulent texture with a mildly acerbic flavor that makes it an ideal addition to salad mixes. Golden-green leaves in an X-pattern. ①


3181 Golden Purslane - Sustainably Grown
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Price
A: 0.5g for $3.25  
B: 1g for $4.25  
C: 2g for $6.50  
D: 8g for $12.00  
E: 16g for $19.00  
K: 32g for $33.00  
supply limited, size not available

Additional Information

Purslane

Culture: Direct seed in spring, after danger of frost. Thin to 5" apart. Can be cut; will regenerate. We recommend a succession planting to maximize tenderness. Can self- sow, but does not become weedy.

Its Latin name means ‘milk-bearing vegetable.’ Purslane leaves have more vitamin C than spinach leaves and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Greens

  • Days to maturity are from emergence after direct seeding.
  • All greens are open-pollinated except where noted.

    Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.