50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Green Purslane. This low growing plant produces good yields of green colored leaves. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups, and stews, and is an excellent addition to a stirfry. It is high in Vitamins A, B, and C. It also makes an attractive garnish too. Purslane is also effective in the treatment of oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites on the skin, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. 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 general-purpose fertilizer when preparing the soil.
Germination: 12-21 days at 75°F