HERB: PURSLANE (GREEN

(PORTULACA OLERACEA SATIVA)

Red stemmed, green leaved and yellow flowered, this succulent plant grows easily, and is not fussy

where it’s put. It self-seeds making it a potential weed or valued as a food forest plant.

High in Omega-3 and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium, calcium, potassium & iron.

Avoid eating if prone to kidney stones.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT – FEB

Temperate: SEP – MAR

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: AUG – FEB

Arid: SEP – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

Will tolerate of most soils.

GROWING TIPS

Broadcast the seed onto the soil surface and water.

The seeds require light to germinate, do not cover in soil.

Can be easily propagated by stem cuttings, lay them on top of the soil and water in.

Within days they will sprout.

they don’t mind dry soils or neglect.

 To avoid self-seeding chop back after flowering.

DAYS TO HARVEST

50 – 60 Days

APPROX 500 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY