Product ID : purslane
PURSLANE, GARDEN
Price: $2.30
Description
Portulaca oleracea 45 days One of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. 6x more vitamin E than spinach and 7x more beta carotene than carrots, rich in vitamin C, magnesium, riboflavin, potassium and phosphorus. Use fresh young leaves and stems in salads, salsa, pesto. Crunchy with a slight lemon flavor. Upright in habit, has succulent leaves and stems twice as large as wild varieties. Direct seed in the spring. If allowed to mature in the garden, they will self seed. Purslane and potatoes make an excellent combination in any dish. Can be invasive, be a responsible gardener. 50 seeds