Golden Purslane - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Golden Purslane - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Golden Purslane - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Portulaca oleracea
Purslane, Little Hogweed
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Golden purslane is a herbaceous annual vegetable plant that grows up to 15 cm (6in) tall. It is a summer variety that produces a large number of wide, golden, crisp and fleshy leaves without being invasive. Very mild flavour. Leaves can be consumed raw or cooked. Sowing period is from May to July for a harvest 2 months later.
Purslane is a creeping annual plant whose leaves have a slightly lemony flavor. Whether raw in salads or cooked like spinach leaves, purslane has the advantage of being low in calories and has antioxidant properties. It is notably the basis of the famous "Cretan diet" and protects against cardiovascular diseases.
Rather inconspicuous in the vegetable garden, purslane reaches a height of only 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) and spreads over 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20in). It prefers a sunny location in any ordinary and well-drained soil. Once well established, it does not need to be watered, as purslane tolerates drought very well.
Maintenance: Pinch the stems when the plants reach about 10 cm (4in).
Harvest: 8 to 10 weeks after sowing; harvest the stems without cutting too short to allow regrowth.
Harvest the younger purslane shoots, which are more pleasant to eat and even melt in the mouth.
Storage: It is best to consume purslane quickly after harvest, but it can be stored for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in the vegetable drawer, wrapped in absorbent paper. The fleshy leaves of purslane can also be preserved in vinegar and used as a condiment, similar to capers.
Gardener's tip: Purslane likes to be in close proximity to all other vegetables in the garden.
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Botanical data
Portulaca
oleracea
Portulacaceae
Purslane, Little Hogweed
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing: in a well-warmed soil from May to August in a sunny location. For a harvest from February to May, sow in a heated shelter from December to March.
Sow thinly in rows spaced 20 cm (8in) apart, then water until germination to keep the soil slightly moist. Thin out to leave only one young plant every 10 cm (4in).
Harvest: Harvest from July to November, 8 to 10 weeks after sowing.
Maintenance: Hoeing and weeding. Watering in case of drought.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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