Golden
Specialty Greens · Purslane
Heirloom
Portulaca oleracea
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Portulacaceae (Purslane family) · Genus: Portulaca
Characteristics
Color
GreenYellow
Flavor
Citrus / LemonMildTangy / Tart
Texture
JuicyTender
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
☀
Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Drought-Tolerant / Low Water
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
35–50 days
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Air Temp
32 °F
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