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Common Purslane
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When it comes to common purslane, saying “ancient vegetable” is an euphemism; purslane was known by the Egyptians 4000 years ago. It was then, like many other plants, “forgotten”. It is nonetheless making a comeback on our market shelves thanks to market gardeners growing ancient varieties. In a salad or mesclun, purslane is eaten fresh. Its leaves are tender and filled with omega-3 and antioxidants. It is also emollient, detoxifying, diuretic, and laxative if eaten in large quantities. Chewing on a couple leaves will soothe gum inflammation and mild sore throats.
Package: 500 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Portulaca olerecea
Common names : common purslane, duckweed, little hogweed, pursley
French : pourpier potager, pourpier maraicher, porcelaine, porchaille
Family : Portulacaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual, creeping
Height : 15 to 30 cm
Width : 20 to 30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 60 to 90 days
Sowing : Sow directly after the last frost, and thin out every 20 cm
Depth : Cover the seeds with soil very lightly (less than 1 cm)
Germination : 10 to 15 days
Soil : Any
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : Thin to 20 cm
Watering : Low requirements
Care and other considerations : Remember to pinch off the stems when they get longer than 10 cm to promote new offshoots and leaves.
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