Annual. Easily grown in poor to average, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Plants may self-seed.
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May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Sow seed directly in the garden after last frost date, or start indoors 6-8 weeks earlier.
By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Common purslane about 49 days before your last frost date .
Set out seedlings and purchased plants at last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 15°C / 59°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Common purslane is a tender plant.Pick leaves and use fresh in salads, or as an herb.
These estimates for how long Common purslane takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 8 days | Min 6 days | Max 16 days (5)
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Our when to plant Common purslane estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Tagalog name olasiman or gulasiman described a plant vegetable( gulay) that has sour taste (siman from asiman)
Portulaca, Golden purslane, Verdolagas, pigweed, little hogweed,olasiman, gulasiman
Portulaca neglecta, Portulaca retusa,
Misspellings: Verdolaga