Common purslane 'goldgelber'

Portulaca oleracea

How to grow Common purslane 'goldgelber'

  • Full Sun

  • Very Low

Can be grown as single plants, but it may be more productive to sow thickly and harvest seedlings when they are 2-4 inches (5 to 10 cm) tall. 3-4 total cuttings are possible.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very sparingly. goldgelber is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. goldgelber needs a loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing goldgelber from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing goldgelber about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting goldgelber

goldgelber is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting goldgelber

Other Names for Common purslane 'goldgelber'

Golden, Winter