Purslane • Portulaca Oleracea Sativa • Medicinal Herb • 100 fresh seeds

Description: Flat rate shipping & instructions included with every order! Wild Green Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea Sativa) - 100 Seeds Description: Start Purslane seeds for this highly nutritious, easy-to-grow annual herb. Green Purslane plants have been grown in herb gardens for hundreds of years and are native to Europe. The Green Purslane herb is upright with juicy, succulent oval leaves with a mild sweet-sour flavor. The leaves and stems are a great addition to salads. Green Purslane herb can also be steamed or added to soups, stews, and it is a great addition in stir-frys. It makes an attractive garnish too. Purslane can often be found growing in lawns or meadows. It will easily regrow after being cut, and it spreads quickly after taking root. Purslane is considered to be a medicinal herb and is a rich source of Vitamin C. In addition, it contains alpha-linolenic acid which is an Omega-3 fatty acid. It is so simple to grow and it offers such wonderful nutritive value. It's worth noting that while purslane is amazing for humans, it does contains soluble calcium oxalates which can be toxic to pets. Medicinal Properties: Purslane has been used as a vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids and is high in vitamins and minerals. It possesses marked antioxidant activity. Roles in abnormal uterine bleeding, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and oral lichen planus are suggested. Planting Instructions: Start the Green Purslane seeds indoors 4 weeks before the end of frost season, or start the herb seeds directly in your garden after the danger of frost has passed. The herb seeds are very small, so gently press them into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the seeds moist until germination. Purslane plants will thrive in just about any soil. The herb prefers a sunny location. For the best flavor, harvest the leaves often and when they are young and tender. Season: AnnualUSDA Zones: 3-10Height: 6-12 inchesBloom Season: Late spring to early fallLight Required: Full sunWatering: Keep moistSoil: All soilsSeed Depth: Lightly press into soil, but don’t cover.Seeds per Plant: 23-30Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches Note: While plants can grow successfully outside of the stated USDA Zone, there is no buyer recourse for purchases made outside of that rated zone. Shipping and Packaging: All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking. ***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.

Price: 3.9 USD

Location: Frisco

End Time: 2024-04-20T21:33:25.000Z

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