{"product_id":"green-purslane-seeds-portulaca-oleracea-2500-seeds-microgreens-salads","title":"Green Purslane seeds | Portulaca Oleracea | 2500+ Seeds | Microgreens | Salads","description":"\u003cp\u003e2500+ Portulaca Oleracea seeds, better known as Green Purslane, Common Purslane, Pursley, Little Hogweed, Pigweed, and Verdolaga. Purslane has been used as traditional medicinal herb for millenia, and is now being rightly re-discovered as it is  fast-growing, heat-tolerant nutritional powerhouse!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow Green Purslane ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Powerhouse: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurslane is rich in heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids (rare for leafy plants) and contains high levels of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as essential minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in Heat: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is an ideal summer crop for Britian's warming climate. Unlike cool-weather greens that wilt in July and August, purslane retains its crisp, succulent texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a succulent, it requires very little water and is highly resistant to most pests and plant diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tender, young tips provide a fresh, slightly tangy and salty flavor perfect for salads. More mature leaves and stems can be steamed or sautéed and used just like spinach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can harvest the plant in just 4 to 6 weeks from planting. If you trim it carefully by leaving the base, it will regrow for continuous harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER WE NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or sow them directly in early spring or late autumn.\u003cbr\u003eFill seed trays or small pots with a well-draining, seed mix. \u003cbr\u003eLightly mist the soil beforehand to settle it.\u003cbr\u003eSprinkle the seeds lightly over the surface of the soil. \u003cbr\u003eDo not cover them, but gently press them in\u003cbr\u003eGerminates fastest in warm conditions - 21c to 27c \u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. \u003cbr\u003eCover to prevent the surface from drying out.\u003cbr\u003eSeedlings will typically emerge in 7 to 15 days.\u003cbr\u003eMaintain consistent soil moisture.\u003cbr\u003eWill self-seed for future seasons\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that Purslane is great to grow as a microgreen in supermarket fruit punnets etc, but it cannot be grown in sprounting jars due to the gelatinous nature of the seeds once they are soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55595154473336,"sku":null,"price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/greenpurslanefront.jpg?v=1782991147","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/green-purslane-seeds-portulaca-oleracea-2500-seeds-microgreens-salads","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}