Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Local Insights

Set Zone

We need your Hardiness Zone to give specific advice.

Growing Timeline

General estimate

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct Sow & Grow

Harvest

Now

Approximately 45 days from planting to harvest

About Purslane

Succulent annual often dismissed as a weed but highly nutritious — the highest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Mild, slightly lemony flavour. Thrives in heat and drought.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Direct sow on soil surface
Spread: 30 cm
Row Spacing: 15 cm
Height: 15 cm
Days to Harvest: 45 days
Square Foot Gardening: 9 per sq. ft.

Related Guides

No guides created for this crop yet.