Approx 2200 Seeds per gram

🌿 Green Purslane

Green purslane is a low-growing, succulent leafy plant valued for its slightly tangy flavour and exceptional nutritional content. It belongs to the species Portulaca oleracea.

🌱 Description

• Leaves: Small, smooth, oval, and fleshy

• Stems: Thick, reddish-green, spreading along the ground

• Growth habit: Low, mat-forming plant

• Height: 10–20 cm (4–8 inches)

🌶️ Flavour

• Mildly tangy and slightly lemony

• Crisp and juicy texture

• Very refreshing when raw

🌼 Growing Characteristics

• Warm-season annual

• Extremely heat- and drought-tolerant

• Thrives in poor soils

• Fast-growing

• Self-seeds easily

🌱 Sowing Guide

• Sow directly outdoors after danger of frost

• Surface sow or cover very lightly (needs light to germinate)

• Keep soil lightly moist until established

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• Fresh salads

• Stir-fries

• Soups and stews

• Pickled

• Blended into yogurt or sauces

🥗 Nutrition Highlight

Purslane is notable for:

• High levels of omega-3 fatty acids (rare in leafy greens)

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Magnesium and potassium

Green purslane is both a resilient garden plant and a nutrient-dense edible green.