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Summer Purslane

€2.95

The succulent leaves of this fast growing plant add crunch to summer salads with leaves that taste of mangetout and bramley apples. More details below.

Organic Summer Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Seeds

Growing schedule: Summer Purslane is grown as a summer cropand adds a delicious crunch to salads

Sowing depth: less than 1cm

Planting distance:20 x 10cm

Germination: Ideal seed germination temperature is 15-20°C. Can be direct sown as soon as the soil warms up

Growing conditions: It grows easily and tolerates most soil conditions but should be kept moist in dry weather.

Harvest: Use scissors to harvest leaves, making several cuts over the course of the season, each time allowing the plants to grow back.

Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 500 seeds

More Information
Special Features Easy Gardening
Life Cycle Annual
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