Gruner Red purslane
Portulaca oleracea
HOW TO GROW PURSLANE
Direct sow in spring or early summer, frost sensitive. Tap-rooted, tolerates poor compacted soil, drought, low maintenance. When harvested in the early morning, the leaves have ten times the malic acid content as when harvested in the later afternoon and thus have tangier taste. Self seeds and can form a think carpet, considered an invasive weed in agricultural crops. Difficult to remove once established. Can be propagated by cuttings replanted in moist ground. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 5-9. Annual.
Usual seed life: 5-40 years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 7-10
Plant Spacing 9-12
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 50
Full Sun, Dry Climate
Usual seed life: 5-40 years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 7-10
Plant Spacing 9-12
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 50
Full Sun, Dry Climate
Gruner Red Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds
- 300 Seeds$4.10
- 3000 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$18.50
Succulent green leaves and pink upright stems. Same flavor and growth habit as Goldberg Golden Purslane, but with smaller leaves. Pick as needed, within 2" of its base. New leaves and stems will re-grow. Sensitive to frost. Also known as pigweed, little hogweed, moss rose and “verdolaga” in Latin America. Tags: Colo...
Succulent green leaves and pink upright stems. Same flavor and growth habit as Goldberg Golden Purslane, but with smaller leaves. Pick as needed, within 2" of its base. New leaves and stems will re-grow. Sensitive to frost. Also known as pigweed, little hogweed, moss rose and “verdolaga” in Latin America. Tags: Color: Green, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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