Purslane

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Purslane outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 50 days.

Companion Planting

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  round leaf lavender
  

  round leaf lavenderGreat pair

  • ❧Purslane draws Bees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧round leaf lavender roots deep while Purslane feeds near the surface — no competition
  • ❧Purslane acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around round leaf lavender
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  Soybean
  

  SoybeanGreat pair

  • ❧Soybean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Purslane feeds on
  • ❧Soybean roots deep while Purslane feeds near the surface — no competition
  • ❧Purslane acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Soybean
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  Spanish lavender
  Great pair

  • ❧Purslane draws Bees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Spanish lavender roots deep while Purslane feeds near the surface — no competition
  • ❧Purslane acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Spanish lavender

How to grow Purslane

1. Sow2 weeks from frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space15 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~50 days

Water: Low · Height: 20 cm · Soil: Well-draining, poor to average — thrives in dry conditions