- Annual 30cm
- Culinary herb
- Sweet and sour flavour
Description
'Purslane- Golden' seeds
Portulaca oleracea sativa
- Annual 30cm
- Culinary herb
- Sweet and sour flavour
Annual growing to 30cm. Upright plant with crisp and juicy golden green leaves with a mild sweet and sour flavour. Can be eaten raw or cooked; most commonly used in salads, soups and as a garnish. Very nutritious. Can be used as a thickener in soups and stews.
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 2400
Product code: B4-11
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 7-10 days @ 15-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 30cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 50-60 days |
*Notes: Protect from aphids. Seedling are susceptible to damping off.
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How To Grow
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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Ratings & Reviews
Thankyou very juicy leaves
very Nice and juicy leaves good for the pots stewing. thankyou very much!!!
