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Purslane portulaca 'Green' Seeds

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Purslane portulaca 'Green'  - 100+ Seeds

Purslane is a green, leafy vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked.

It is known scientifically as Portulaca oleracea, and is also called pigweed, little hogweed, fatweed and pusley.

This succulent plant contains about 93% water. It has red stems and small, green leaves. It has a slightly sour or salty taste, similar to spinach and watercress.

It can be used in many of the same ways as spinach and lettuce, such as in salads or sandwiches.

Purslane grows in many parts of the world, in a wide range of environments.

Easy to grow, must have herb for your veggie garden.

Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and transfer
Sowing Depth 1-3mm
Growing Season Spring or outside of frost periods 
Germination Time 7-21 days at around 15-25c
Hardiness Annual - frost sensitive 
Plant Spacing  30cm
Plant Height 50cm
Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist or wet soil, or in a pond etc
Days Until Maturity  Fully mature at 50-60 days
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