Golden Purslane, organic seeds

Eco Heirloom

Information

Has somewhat larger leaves than its green relative. It has a golden yellow tone of colour chiefly on the stems. It is considered to be a little finer in taste and it appreciates warm weather.

One portion contains about 500 seeds.


 

Product number:4845
Scientific name:Portulaca oleracea subsp. sativa
Botanic family:The Purslane Family - Portulacaceae
Organic:Yes
Days to maturity:50
Lifespan:Annual
F1 Hybrid:No
New variety:No
Sowing time:April–August
Sowing depth:0,5 cm
Germination time:8–12 days
Plant spacing:10–20 cm
Row spacing:30–40 cm
Height:25–35 cm
Plant location:Sun
Harvest/blooming:May–September
Seeds/g:2400 seeds
Heirloom variety:Yes

Cultivation advice

Sowing

Sow shallowly, successively after the soil has warmed up. Do not allow the sowing to become dry. Purslane can also be pre-grown indoors and planted outdoors when the risk of frost is over or remain indoors as a potted plant the year around.

Spacing

Thin out to a mutual distance of 10-20 cm. They can grow very large sometimes.

Harvest

Cut off whole shoots and leave some 5cm of the stem. It will bring forth new shoots and can be harvested many more times. Purslane is affected by frost and must be covered if you wish to prolong the harvest in autumn. Leaves and shoots are usually eaten raw in salads, but they are also good to poach or fry for a few seconds or with oil and vinegar.

Seed

About 2400 seeds/g, one portion sows many meters, 5-10 g for 100 m.  
A portion contains about 500 seeds.