Golden Purslane Seeds

50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Golden Purslane. This low-growing plant produces good yields of golden colored leaves. It is an easy-to-grow, heat-loving annual succulent prized as an edible leafy green and sometimes for its small yellow flowers. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups and stews; an excellent addition to a stir-fry. It is high in Vitamins A, B, and C. It also makes an attractive garnish, too. Purslane is also effective in treating oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2123. A variety from the USA.

Seeds Per Pound: 1,000,000

Plant Height: 2 to 4” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade

Planting Method: Indoor Sow

Planting Instructions: Plant seeds ¼" deep.

Soil Facts: Plants can tolerate poor soil. Use a general-purpose fertilizer when preparing the soil.

Germination: 12-21 days at 75°F