Its wild relative, the common garden weed, was a favorite edible of both Thoreau and Gandhi. This domesticated strain is more erect than the wilding, with larger leaves, and not crawly. Succulent texture with a mildly acerbic flavor makes it an ideal addition to salad mixes. Golden-green leaves in an X-pattern.
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| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status | Days to Maturity | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Spinach | seeds | open pollinated | 52 days | green |
| Claytonia | seeds | open pollinated | 40 days | green |
|
Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled Cress Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | 30 days | green |
| Verte de Cambrai Mâche | seeds | open pollinated | 45 days | green |
| Large-Leaf Round Mâche | seeds | open pollinated | 60 days | green |
|
Aurora Orach Mix Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | 38 days | multi-colored |
|
Golden Purslane Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | 50 days | golden-green |
Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.
Culture: Direct seed in spring, after danger of frost. Thin to 5" apart. Can be cut; will regenerate. We recommend a succession planting to maximize tenderness. Can self- sow, but does not become weedy.
Its Latin name means ‘milk-bearing vegetable.’ Purslane leaves have more vitamin C than spinach leaves and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.